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Houston County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 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 91%.
100% of private schools in Houston County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Houston County (2026-27)

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

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
437 Students
95,890 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
30 Teachers
7,800 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,420
$8,748
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$2,835
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
623 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
3,629 Students
% Asian Students
0%
4%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
4,557 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
5%
# Black Students
0 Students
4,159 Students
% Black Students
0%
4%
# White Students
315 Students
56,990 Students
% White Students
72%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
122 Students
26,314 Students
% of Others Students
28%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
9 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).

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