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Itasca County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 240 students in Itasca County, MN (there are 24 public schools, serving 6,575 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private 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 Itasca County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Itasca County 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 Foundation Christian School
Foundation Christian School
Gr: K-7 | 11 students
Christian
95 Hodgins Ave
Taconite, MN 55786
(218) 360-8000
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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
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
315 Sw 21st St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 326-6232
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Itasca County 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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Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
240 Students
97,012 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
16 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
51%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,310
$8,852
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
2 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
205 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
79%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
47 Students
27,373 Students
% of Others Students
18%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Itasca County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Itasca County, MN is Grace Christian Preschool.
How many private schools are located in Itasca County?
5 private schools are located in Itasca County.
How diverse are private schools in Itasca County?
Itasca County private schools are approximately 3% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Itasca County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Itasca County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Itasca County?
100% of private schools in Itasca County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).
Which private schools in Itasca County are often viewed compared to one another?

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