Lake County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 286 students in Lake County, MN (there are 5 public schools, serving 1,300 public students). 18% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lake County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning
Gr: 4-6 | 286 students
Specialized Curriculum
6282 Cranberry Rd
Finland, MN 55603
(218) 353-7414
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Lake County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of North Shore Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 37 students
Christian
1005 Main St
Beaver Bay, MN 55601
(218) 226-6441

Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
286 Students
97,012 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
22 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.10
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
11 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
4 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
271 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
95%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
27,373 Students
% of Others Students
0%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lake County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Lake County, MN is Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning.
How many private schools are located in Lake County?
1 private schools are located in Lake County.
What percentage of students in Lake County go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Lake County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).

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