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 in Freeborn County, MN 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 Baptist and Catholic).

Private Schools in Freeborn County (2026)

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

Overview

This County (Freeborn County)
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
186 Students
96,841 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
17 Teachers
7,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
50%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,675
$10,179

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
3,706 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
4,579 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
4%
# Black Students
4 Students
4,223 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
137 Students
58,399 Students
% White Students
74%
59%
# 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
27,372 Students
% of Others Students
6%
28%
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 Baptist and Catholic).

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