For the 2025 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 449 students in Martin County, MN (there are 15 public schools, serving 3,096 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Martin County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top ranked private school in Martin County, MN is St. Paul Lutheran School.
100% of private schools in Martin County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).
Top Ranked Martin County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Paul Lutheran School![St. Paul Lutheran School Photo - Jubilate Choir singing at the VFW Veterans' Rememberance Day on Sept. 11th. St. Paul Lutheran School Photo - Jubilate Choir singing at the VFW Veterans' Rememberance Day on Sept. 11th.]()

(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
201 Oxford Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-9492
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-9492
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
Fairmont Christian School
(Christian)
1125 S State St
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-5513
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-5513
Gr: PK-3 | 54 students
Martin Luther JR/SR High School![Martin Luther JR/SR High School Photo - Understanding God's Word Martin Luther JR/SR High School Photo - Understanding God's Word]()

(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
315 Martin Luther Drive PO Box 228
Northrop, MN 56075
(507) 436-5249
Northrop, MN 56075
(507) 436-5249
Gr: 7-12 | 60 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
St. James Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
108 S James St
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 436-5547
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 436-5547
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students
St. John Vianney School
(Catholic)
911 S Prairie Ave
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-5304
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-5304
Gr: K-6 | 97 students Tuition listed
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
114 E 4th St N
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-6541
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-6541
Gr: PK-8 | 54 students Tuition listed
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 23%.
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 Christian).
Which private schools in Martin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Martin County include: St. Paul Lutheran School vs. St. John Vianney School, St. Paul Lutheran School vs. St. James Lutheran School, St. James Lutheran School vs. St. John Vianney School
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