St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School Photo

Best Houston County Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 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 86%.
100% of private schools in Houston County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Private Schools in Houston County (2025)

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

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).

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