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Best Kandiyohi County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 607 students in Kandiyohi County, MN (there are 19 public schools, serving 6,222 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Kandiyohi County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Kandiyohi County, MN include Community Christian School and Central Minnesota Christian School.
100% of private schools in Kandiyohi County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Calvinist).

Top-Ranked Kandiyohi County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Minnesota Christian School
Central Minnesota Christian School Photo - New CMCS Sign
(Calvinist)
(5)
204 School St
Prinsburg, MN 56281
(320) 978-8700
Gr: PK-12 | 338 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Community Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
1300 19th Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 235-0592
Gr: PK-12 | 269 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Kandiyohi County)
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
607 Students
97,393 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
49 Teachers
7,972 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Average Class Size
24 students
17 students
Average ACT score
21
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,745
$10,132

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
21 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
504 Students
58,368 Students
% White Students
83%
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
56 Students
27,607 Students
% of Others Students
9%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Kandiyohi County, MN?
The top-ranked private schools in Kandiyohi County, MN include Community Christian School and Central Minnesota Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Kandiyohi County?
2 private schools are located in Kandiyohi County.
What percentage of students in Kandiyohi County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Kandiyohi County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kandiyohi County?
100% of private schools in Kandiyohi County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Calvinist).
Which private schools in Kandiyohi County are often viewed compared to one another?

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