Best Goodhue County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 235 students in Goodhue County, MN (there are 35 public schools, serving 7,605 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Goodhue County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
80% of private schools in Goodhue County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Private Schools in Goodhue County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Christ Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
223 E 5th St
Zumbrota, MN 55992
(507) 732-5367
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students
Red Cottage Montessori School
Montessori School
5225 Hwy 61 W # 3
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 327-2468
Gr: PK-3 | 50 students
St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
36620 County 4 Blvd
Goodhue, MN 55027
(651) 923-4773
Gr: PK-8 | 49 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
St. Johns Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
421 East Avenue
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-2611
Gr: K-8 | 47 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3
St. Paul's Lutheran Elementary School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
30289 59th Avenue Way
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
(507) 263-7604
Gr: K-3 | 6 students Sports: 2
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Goodhue County, Minnesota

Goodhue County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
469 12th St
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-9493
Gr: K-6 | 94 students

Overview

This County (Goodhue County)
This State (MN)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
235 Students
96,841 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
15 Teachers
7,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
50%
Average Class Size
12 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
10%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$3,004

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.58
# American Indian Students
4 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,706 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
4,579 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
4,223 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
166 Students
58,399 Students
% White Students
65%
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
81 Students
27,372 Students
% of Others Students
32%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
3 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Goodhue County, MN?
5 private schools are located in Goodhue County, MN.
How diverse are private schools in Goodhue County?
Goodhue County private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Goodhue County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Goodhue County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Goodhue County?
80% of private schools in Goodhue County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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