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Mankato Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,217 students in Mankato, MN, 13% of all K-12 students in Mankato, MN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
88% of private schools in Mankato, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other Lutheran and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,217
  • Average Tuition: $6,513
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 8%
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,217
  • Average Tuition: $6,513
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 8%
  • View Mankato, MN School Trends

Top Ranked Mankato Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: K-12 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Other Lutheran
421 N 2nd St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-3027
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Loyola Catholic School Photo
Loyola Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 610 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
145 Good Counsel Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-0600
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Map of Concordia Classical Academy
Concordia Classical Academy
Gr: K-7 | 61 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2101 Lorray Dr
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 388-4336
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Grace Christian School Photo
Grace Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
600 Lind Street
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-9355
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Mankato Christian Academy Photo
Mankato Christian Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10
Christian
907 S Broad Street
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 262-1864
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Map of Mount Olive Lutheran School
Mount Olive Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Other Lutheran
1123 Marsh St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-7927
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Map of Peter Pan Preschool
Peter Pan Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Daycare / Preschool
1500 Edgewood Blvd
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 625-6701
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Risen Savior Lutheran School Photo
Risen Savior Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 80 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
516 W 7th St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-6624
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Mankato, Minnesota Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Fitzgerald Campus Loyola Catholic School
Fitzgerald Campus Loyola Catholic School
Gr: 5-8 | 125 students
Catholic
110 N 5th St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-9344
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Map of Holy Rosary Elementary School
Holy Rosary Elementary School
Gr: 4-5 | 86 students
Catholic
546 Grant Avenue
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 345-6765
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Map of Maranatha Christian Academy - Mca
Maranatha Christian Academy - Mca
Gr: 5-12 | 14 students
Christian
1124 N River Dr
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 388-3909
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Map of St. Joseph-st John School
St. Joseph-st John School
Gr: K-3 | 51 students
Catholic
820 Hubbell Ave
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-2536
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Mankato, MN Private School Trends (10-Year)

8
Private Schools
1,217
Students
+5.7% (+66 students) 10-yr
$6,513
Avg. Tuition
+160.5% (+$4,013) 10-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
+125.0% (+10 students) 10-yr
8%
Students of Color
-57.9% (-11.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Mankato)
This State (MN)
# Schools
8 Schools
630 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearMankato, MN Total Schools
20257
20248
20238
20228
20219
202010
201910
201811
201711
201611
20158
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# Students
1,217 Students
97,227 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMankato, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025165181179
2024137177172
2023130175174
2022122186185
2021122181180
2020125169171
2019140176175
2018128169172
2017131172180
2016131168178
2015144165167
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% Students of Color
8%
23%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMankato, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20258%23%34%
20249%22%34%
202310%22%33%
20229%23%33%
20219%23%32%
20208%22%32%
201910%22%31%
201811%20%31%
201716%20%32%
201616%20%32%
201519%20%32%
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0.47
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearMankato, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20250.470.580.65
20240.310.580.65
20230.380.580.65
20220.350.560.64
20210.340.560.64
20200.310.550.64
20190.240.530.63
20180.240.520.63
20170.270.460.61
20160.270.470.61
20150.250.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMankato, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20252%4%5%
20242%4%5%
20232%4%5%
20222%4%4%
20212%4%4%
20202%4%4%
20191%3%4%
20182%3%4%
20173%3%4%
20163%3%4%
20153%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
22 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMankato, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20252%5%9%
20242%5%9%
20233%5%9%
20223%4%8%
20213%5%9%
20203%5%9%
20191%4%8%
20181%4%8%
20172%3%8%
20162%3%8%
20152%3%8%
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# Black Students
37 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMankato, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20253%4%7%
20244%4%7%
20234%5%8%
20224%4%7%
20213%4%7%
20203%4%8%
20192%4%7%
20182%4%7%
20172%4%7%
20162%4%7%
20153%3%8%
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# White Students
836 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
69%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMankato, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202569%59%52%
202483%59%52%
202378%59%52%
202279%61%54%
202181%62%54%
202083%63%54%
201987%65%56%
201887%66%56%
201785%71%58%
201685%71%58%
201586%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
289 Students
27,553 Students
% of Others Students
24%
28%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMankato, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202524%27%26%
20249%27%26%
202313%26%25%
202212%26%25%
202111%24%25%
20209%23%24%
20199%22%24%
20188%21%23%
20178%18%22%
20168%18%22%
20156%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
112 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMankato, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202511:112:111:1
202411:113:111:1
202312:112:111:1
202211:113:111:1
202110:113:111:1
202010:113:112:1
201911:113:112:1
201811:112:112:1
201711:112:112:1
201611:112:112:1
201511:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
24%
51%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2022-2025)

YearMankato, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202524%51%55%
202420%50%54%
202320%52%54%
202220%51%54%
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Average Class Size
18 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMankato, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025171715
2024141615
2023141615
2022141615
2021141615
2020141615
2019141615
2018141615
201781515
201681515
201581615
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Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,513
$10,209

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMankato, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025$6,516$10,222$15,012
2024$5,360$8,433$13,254
2023$2,500$7,467$12,626
2022$3,650$7,514$12,187
2021$3,650$7,036$11,800
2020$2,500$6,838$11,512
2019$2,500$6,749$11,293
2018$2,500$6,628$11,017
2017$2,500$6,739$10,708
2016$2,500$6,493$10,356
2015$2,500$6,273$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$230
$615
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
39%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearMankato, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202550%39%34%
20244%38%34%
20234%36%34%
20224%35%33%
20214%35%33%
20204%35%32%
20194%35%31%
20184%34%30%
20174%33%30%
20164%31%29%
20154%29%28%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Mankato, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Mankato, MN include Loyola Catholic School and Immanuel Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Mankato?
8 private schools are located in Mankato.
How diverse are private schools in Mankato?
Mankato private schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Mankato go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Mankato are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mankato?
88% of private schools in Mankato are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other Lutheran and Baptist).
Which private schools in Mankato are often viewed compared to one another?

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