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Mankato Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,163 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 (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,163
  • Average Tuition: $6,513
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 36%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 8%
  • View Mankato, MN School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,163
  • Average Tuition: $6,513
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 36%
  • Average Class Size: 19 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 | 571 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 15
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
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 | 65 students
Sports: 6 | 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

8
Private Schools
1,163
Students
$6,513
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
8%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Mankato)
This State (MN)
# Schools
8 Schools
630 Schools
# Students
1,163 Students
97,012 Students
% Students of Color
8%
23%
0.45
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
37 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
836 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
72%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
250 Students
27,373 Students
% of Others Students
21%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
112 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
24%
51%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
13 courses
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,513
$8,852
Average Summer Program Cost
$230
$630
Average % on Financial Aid
36%
39%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 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 Immanuel Lutheran School and Loyola Catholic 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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