St. Scholastica HSC Academy Photo - Students have fun and enjoy school!

Best Isanti County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 55 students in Isanti County, MN (there are 24 public schools, serving 6,198 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Isanti County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Isanti County, MN include St. Scholastica HSC Academy and Cambridge Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in Isanti County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).

Top-Ranked Isanti County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2211 Old Main Street South
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-3806
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Scholastica HSC Academy
St. Scholastica HSC Academy Photo - Students have fun and enjoy school!
(Catholic)
(2)
207 Whiskey Rd NW
Isanti, MN 55040
(612) 275-7782
Gr: 1-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Baptist Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
33525 Jefferson St Ne
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-4305
Gr: Inquire with school | 15 students

Overview

This County (Isanti County)
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
55 Students
97,248 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
33 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
83%
51%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,025
$10,206
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
39%
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
625 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
11 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
5%
4%
# White Students
146 Students
58,346 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
30 Students
27,574 Students
% of Others Students
15%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Isanti County, MN?
The top-ranked private schools in Isanti County, MN include St. Scholastica HSC Academy and Cambridge Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Isanti County?
3 private schools are located in Isanti County.
What percentage of students in Isanti County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Isanti County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Isanti County?
100% of private schools in Isanti County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).
Which private schools in Isanti County are often viewed compared to one another?

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