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Martin Luther JR/SR High School
St. Paul Lutheran School

Martin County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 458 students in Martin County, MN (there are 15 public schools, serving 3,096 public students). 13% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Martin County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Martin County Private Schools (2026-27)

St. Paul Lutheran School Photo
St. Paul Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
201 Oxford Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-9492
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Map of Fairmont Christian School
Fairmont Christian School
Gr: PK-3 | 54 students
Christian
1125 S State St
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-5513
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Martin Luther JR/SR High School Photo
Martin Luther JR/SR High School
Gr: 7-12 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
315 Martin Luther Drive PO Box 228
Northrop, MN 56075
(507) 436-5249
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St. James Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
108 S James St
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 436-5547
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St. John Vianney School
Gr: K-6 | 97 students
Catholic
911 S Prairie Ave
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-5304
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Map of St. Paul Lutheran School
St. Paul Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 54 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
114 E 4th St N
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-6541
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Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
458 Students
98,401 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
46 Teachers
8,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
51%
Average Class Size
13 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
13 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,475
$8,864

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
4,218 Students
% Black Students
<1%
4%
# White Students
332 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
72%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
114 Students
27,353 Students
% of Others Students
25%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Martin County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Martin County, MN is St. Paul Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Martin County?
6 private schools are located in Martin County.
How diverse are private schools in Martin County?
Martin County private schools are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Martin County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Martin County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Martin County?
100% of private schools in Martin County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Martin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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