Mayer Lutheran High School Photo - Many MLHS student, staff, and chaperones participate in a mission trip to Mexico each year.

Best Mayer Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 356 students in Mayer, MN.
The top-ranked private school in Mayer, MN is Zion Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in Mayer, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Mayer Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
209 Bluejay Avenue
Mayer, MN 55360
(952) 657-2339
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mayer Lutheran High School
Mayer Lutheran High School Photo - Many MLHS student, staff, and chaperones participate in a mission trip to Mexico each year.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
306 7th Street Northeast
Mayer, MN 55360
(952) 657-2251
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Mayer)
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
356 Students
97,393 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
26 Teachers
7,972 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
51%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,480
$10,132
Average % on Financial Aid
38%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$2,997
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
2 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
288 Students
58,368 Students
% White Students
81%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
57 Students
27,607 Students
% of Others Students
16%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Mayer, MN?
The top-ranked private schools in Mayer, MN is Zion Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Mayer?
2 private schools are located in Mayer.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mayer?
100% of private schools in Mayer are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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