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Mcleod County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 729 students in Mcleod County, MN (there are 22 public schools, serving 5,240 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Mcleod County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Mcleod County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of First Lutheran School
First Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Sports: 9
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1015 14th St E
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-3317
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Holy Trinity School Photo
Holy Trinity School
Gr: PK-12 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
110 Winsted Ave W
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 485-2182
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Map of Maplewood Academy
Maplewood Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students
Seventh Day Adventist
700 Main St N
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2830
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Map of Holy Family Catholic School
Holy Family Catholic School
Gr: K-6 | 62 students
Catholic
720 Main St W
Silver Lake, MN 55381
(320) 327-2356
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Immanuel Grace Lutheran School Photo
Immanuel Grace Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
20849 Walden Ave
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-4858
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Map of Northwoods Sda Elementary School
Northwoods Sda Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students
Seventh Day Adventist
95 Academy Ln Nw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-5994
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Map of St. Anastasia Cahtolic School
St. Anastasia Cahtolic School
Gr: K-6 | 53 students
Catholic
460 Lake St Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2490
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Map of St. Anastasia Elementary School
St. Anastasia Elementary School
Gr: K-5 | 82 students
Catholic
400 Lake St Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2490
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Mcleod County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. John S Lutheran School
St. John S Lutheran School
Gr: 1-5 | 7 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
60903 110th Street
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-4851
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Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
8 Schools
# Students
729 Students
97,012 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
65 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
51%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,633
$8,852
Average Summer Program Cost
$10
$630
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
39%
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
34 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%
# Black Students
35 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
5%
4%
# White Students
504 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
69%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
142 Students
27,373 Students
% of Others Students
19%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Mcleod County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Mcleod County, MN include First Lutheran School, Holy Trinity School, and Maplewood Academy.
How many private schools are located in Mcleod County?
8 private schools are located in Mcleod County.
How diverse are private schools in Mcleod County?
Mcleod County private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Mcleod County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Mcleod County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mcleod County?
100% of private schools in Mcleod County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

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