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Mille Lacs County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 242 students in Mille Lacs County, MN (there are 25 public schools, serving 6,071 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
67% of private schools in Mille Lacs County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Calvinist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Mille Lacs County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Community Christian School
Community Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students
Calvinist
208 East Main
Pease, MN 56363
(320) 369-4239
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Map of Discovery Montessori School
Discovery Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 39 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
804 7th Street South
Princeton, MN 55371
(330) 867-6222
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Map of Faith Christian School
Faith Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Christian
11818 160th Avenue
Foreston, MN 56330
(320) 294-5501
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Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
242 Students
95,929 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
18 Teachers
7,800 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
51%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,324
$8,864
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,700
$2,747

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.58
# American Indian Students
5 Students
623 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
3,629 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
4,557 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
5%
# Black Students
12 Students
4,159 Students
% Black Students
5%
4%
# White Students
172 Students
56,990 Students
% White Students
71%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
44 Students
26,353 Students
% of Others Students
18%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
3 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Mille Lacs County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Mille Lacs County, MN include Discovery Montessori School and Community Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Mille Lacs County?
3 private schools are located in Mille Lacs County.
What percentage of students in Mille Lacs County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Mille Lacs County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mille Lacs County?
67% of private schools in Mille Lacs County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Calvinist and Christian).

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