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Forest Lake Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 329 students in Forest Lake, MN, 5% of all K-12 students in Forest Lake, MN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Forest Lake, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Forest Lake Private Schools (2026-27)

St. Peter Catholic School Photo
St. Peter Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1250 South Shore Drive
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2216
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Forest Lake, Minnesota Private Schools (Closed)

MAG Christian School Photo
MAG Christian School
Gr: PK | 61 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
24799 Forest Blvd
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 797-7400
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Forest Lake, MN Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
329
Students
$5,775
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
14%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Forest Lake)
This State (MN)
# Schools
1 School
629 Schools
# Students
329 Students
95,929 Students
% Students of Color
14%
23%
0.52
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
623 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,629 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
4,557 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
5 Students
4,159 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
192 Students
56,990 Students
% White Students
58%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
123 Students
26,353 Students
% of Others Students
37%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
24 Teachers
7,800 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,775
$8,864
Average Summer Program Cost
$220
$630
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$2,747
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
91%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Forest Lake, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Forest Lake, MN is St. Peter Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Forest Lake?
1 private schools are located in Forest Lake.
What percentage of students in Forest Lake go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Forest Lake are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Forest Lake?
100% of private schools in Forest Lake are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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