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Jackson County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 137 students in Jackson County, MN (there are 7 public schools, serving 1,394 public students). 9% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Jackson County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Other Lutheran).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Jackson County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: NS-8 | 117 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
620 Bush St.
Lakefield, MN 56150
(507) 662-5860
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Map of St. Johns Lutheran School
St. Johns Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 20 students
Other Lutheran
100 Market St.
Okabena, MN 56161
(507) 853-4550
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Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
137 Students
97,012 Students
% Average Students of Color
1%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
10 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
51%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
0%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
0 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
0%
4%
# White Students
88 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
64%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
48 Students
27,373 Students
% of Others Students
35%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Jackson County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Jackson County, MN is Immanuel Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Jackson County?
2 private schools are located in Jackson County.
What percentage of students in Jackson County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Jackson County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jackson County?
100% of private schools in Jackson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Other Lutheran).

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