Holy Trinity School Photo

Best Mcleod County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private elementary schools serving 659 students in Mcleod County, MN.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Mcleod County, MN include Holy Trinity School and First Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private elementary schools in Mcleod County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Mcleod County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
First Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1015 14th St E
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-3317
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
Holy Trinity School
Holy Trinity School Photo
(Catholic)
110 Winsted Ave W
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 485-2182
Gr: PK-12 | 145 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
720 Main St W
Silver Lake, MN 55381
(320) 327-2356
Gr: K-6 | 62 students
Immanuel Grace Lutheran School
Immanuel Grace Lutheran School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
20849 Walden Ave
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-4858
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5
Northwoods Sda Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
95 Academy Ln Nw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-5994
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students Tuition listed
Our Savior's Lutheran
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
800 Bluff St Ne
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-3318
Gr: NS-4
St. Anastasia Cahtolic School
(Catholic)
460 Lake St Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2490
Gr: K-6 | 53 students
St. Anastasia Elementary School
(Catholic)
400 Lake St Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2490
Gr: K-5 | 82 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Mcleod County, Minnesota

Mcleod County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. John S Lutheran School (Closed 2006)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
60903 110th Street
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-4851
Gr: 1-5 | 7 students

Overview

This County (Mcleod County)
This State (MN)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
659 Students
84,615 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
61 Teachers
6,646 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
49%
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
$16,600
$8,823
Average Summer Program Cost
$10
$483
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
38%
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
535 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
3,082 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
3,209 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
9 Students
3,524 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
507 Students
53,919 Students
% White Students
75%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
156 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
141 Students
22,436 Students
% of Others Students
21%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Mcleod County, MN?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Mcleod County, MN include Holy Trinity School and First Lutheran School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Mcleod County?
8 private elementary schools are located in Mcleod County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Mcleod County?
Mcleod County private elementary schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Mcleod County?
100% of private elementary schools in Mcleod County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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