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Grand Rapids Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 229 students in Grand Rapids, MN, 6% of all K-12 students in Grand Rapids, MN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Grand Rapids, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Grand Rapids Private Schools (2026-27)

Grace Christian Preschool Photo
Grace Christian Preschool
Gr: PK | 20 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2452 County Road 76
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 326-4838
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Map of Blackberry Sda School
Blackberry Sda School
Gr: K-7 | 14 students
Seventh Day Adventist
25321 Dove Ln
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(707) 815-7381
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Map of Life Christian Academy
Life Christian Academy
Gr: 5-9 | 8 students
Pentecostal
707 Nw 17th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 326-4073
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Map of St. Joseph Elementary School
St. Joseph Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 187 students
Catholic
315 Sw 21st St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 326-6232
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Grand Rapids, Minnesota Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Christian Community School
Christian Community School
Gr: PK-10 | 10 students
Christian
510 Golf Course Road
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 326-9306
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Grand Rapids, MN Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
229
Students
$3,310
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
3%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Grand Rapids)
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
629 Schools
# Students
229 Students
95,929 Students
% Students of Color
3%
23%
0.34
0.58
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
623 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,629 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
4,557 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
2 Students
4,159 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
197 Students
56,990 Students
% White Students
79%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
44 Students
26,353 Students
% of Others Students
18%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
14 Teachers
7,800 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
51%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,310
$8,864
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Grand Rapids, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Grand Rapids, MN is Grace Christian Preschool.
How many private schools are located in Grand Rapids?
4 private schools are located in Grand Rapids.
What percentage of students in Grand Rapids go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Grand Rapids are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Grand Rapids?
100% of private schools in Grand Rapids are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).
Which private schools in Grand Rapids are often viewed compared to one another?

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