St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School Photo

Best Houston County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 437 students in Houston County, MN (there are 20 public schools, serving 4,292 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Houston County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in Houston County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Private Schools in Houston County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Crucifixion
(Catholic)
(1)
420 S 2nd St
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4402
Gr: PK-6 | 139 students
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
720 North Marshall Street
Caledonia, MN 55921
(507) 725-3228
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Marys Catholic School
(Catholic)
308 E South St
Caledonia, MN 55921
(507) 725-3355
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students
St. Peter's Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
(1)
34 Main Street
Hokah, MN 55941
(507) 894-4375
Gr: PK-8 | 50 students Avg. class size: 45 students

Overview

This County (Houston County)
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
437 Students
97,393 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
30 Teachers
7,972 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Average Class Size
28 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,420
$10,132
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$2,997
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
n/a
4,218 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
315 Students
58,368 Students
% White Students
72%
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
122 Students
27,607 Students
% of Others Students
28%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Houston County, MN?
4 private schools are located in Houston County, MN.
What percentage of students in Houston County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Houston County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Houston County?
100% of private schools in Houston County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Recent Articles

How to Ask About Staff Screening Without Apologizing
How to Ask About Staff Screening Without Apologizing
Parents should feel comfortable asking how private schools screen employees. Learn which questions matter, what answers to expect, and why transparency about hiring and student safety is a hallmark of a well-managed school.
What Facility Safety Tells You About School Oversight
What Facility Safety Tells You About School Oversight
A school's facilities reveal far more than appearance. Learn how building maintenance, emergency preparedness, and campus safety practices can help parents evaluate school leadership, oversight, and long-term commitment to student well-being.
Is the School Legally a School? A Parent Verification Checklist
Is the School Legally a School? A Parent Verification Checklist
Before enrolling your child in a private school, learn how to verify that it is legally operating, properly accredited, and authorized to issue recognized diplomas with this practical parent checklist for making a confident school choice.