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Best Freeborn County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 186 students in Freeborn County, MN (there are 13 public schools, serving 4,025 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Freeborn County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Freeborn County (2026)

Map of Hollandale Christian School
Hollandale Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 63 students
Christian
203 Central Ave S
Hollandale, MN 56045
(507) 889-3321
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Map of Oakland Baptist School
Oakland Baptist School
Gr: 3-10 | 13 students
Baptist
22035 890th Ave
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 355-2093
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Map of St. Theodore Elementary School
St. Theodore Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 110 students
Catholic
323 E Clark St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 373-9657
(1)
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Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearFreeborn County Total Schools
20253
20243
20233
20223
20213
20203
20193
20183
20172
20162
20152
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# Students
186 Students
97,227 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearFreeborn County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202562181179
202456177172
202358175174
202258186185
202146181180
202050169171
201945176175
201845169172
201788172180
201688168178
201588165167
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% Average Students of Color
22%
23%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearFreeborn County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202522%23%34%
202421%22%34%
202332%22%33%
202232%23%33%
202133%23%32%
202033%22%32%
20199%22%31%
20189%20%31%
201717%20%32%
201617%20%32%
201517%20%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
17 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearFreeborn County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202511:112:111:1
202411:113:111:1
202312:112:111:1
202212:113:111:1
202110:113:111:1
202011:113:112:1
201910:113:112:1
201810:112:112:1
201714:112:112:1
201614:112:112:1
201514:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
51%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,675
$10,209

Tuition Cost Trends (2018-2025)

YearFreeborn County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
2025$3,675$10,222$15,012
2024$3,195$8,433$13,254
2023$3,195$7,467$12,626
2022$3,195$7,514$12,187
2021$3,195$7,036$11,800
2020$3,195$6,838$11,512
2019$3,195$6,749$11,293
2018$3,195$6,628$11,017
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearFreeborn County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20250.430.580.65
20240.370.580.65
20230.320.580.65
20220.320.560.64
20210.320.560.64
20200.350.550.64
20190.370.530.63
20180.370.520.63
20170.290.460.61
20160.290.470.61
20150.290.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearFreeborn County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20252%4%5%
20243%4%5%
20232%4%5%
20222%4%4%
20212%4%4%
20202%4%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
29 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearFreeborn County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202516%5%9%
202416%5%9%
202315%5%9%
202215%4%8%
202115%5%9%
202014%5%9%
201916%4%8%
201816%4%8%
201715%3%8%
201615%3%8%
201515%3%8%
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# Black Students
4 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearFreeborn County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20252%4%7%
20242%4%7%
20232%5%8%
20222%4%7%
20212%4%7%
20202%4%8%
20193%4%7%
20183%4%7%
20172%4%7%
20162%4%7%
20152%3%8%
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# White Students
137 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
74%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearFreeborn County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202574%59%52%
202478%59%52%
202381%59%52%
202281%61%54%
202181%62%54%
202079%63%54%
201978%65%56%
201878%66%56%
201783%71%58%
201683%71%58%
201583%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
12 Students
27,553 Students
% of Others Students
6%
28%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearFreeborn County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20256%27%26%
20241%27%26%
20203%23%24%
20192%22%24%
20182%21%23%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Freeborn County, MN?
3 private schools are located in Freeborn County, MN.
What percentage of students in Freeborn County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Freeborn County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Freeborn County?
100% of private schools in Freeborn County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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