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Mower County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 473 students in Mower County, MN (there are 39 public schools, serving 6,842 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
67% of private schools in Mower County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Mower County Private Schools (2026-27)

Pacelli Catholic Schools Photo
Pacelli Catholic Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 322 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
311 4th St NW
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 437-3278
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Map of New Dominion School
New Dominion School
Gr: 2-11 | 58 students
1111 28th St NE
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 434-8650
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Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: K-8 | 93 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Catholic
11 5th St NW
Adams, MN 55909
(507) 582-3120
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Mower County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Holy Cross Lutheran School
Holy Cross Lutheran School
Gr: NS-5 | 67 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
300 16th Street Ne
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-7844
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Map of Queen Of Angels Elementary School
Queen Of Angels Elementary School
Gr: 5-8 | 116 students
Catholic
912 1st Avenue Ne
Austin, MN 55912
(567) 433-8745
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Map of St. Paul's Lutheran School
St. Paul's Lutheran School
Gr: 5-7 | 5 students
Other Lutheran
2100 16th St. S.w.
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-8191
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Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
473 Students
95,929 Students
% Average Students of Color
47%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
43 Teachers
7,800 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
51%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,613
$8,864
Average % on Financial Aid
75%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$2,747
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.58
# American Indian Students
2 Students
623 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
26 Students
3,629 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
70 Students
4,557 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
5%
# Black Students
43 Students
4,159 Students
% Black Students
9%
4%
# White Students
277 Students
56,990 Students
% White Students
56%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
79 Students
26,353 Students
% of Others Students
16%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Mower County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Mower County, MN is Pacelli Catholic Schools.
How many private schools are located in Mower County?
3 private schools are located in Mower County.
What percentage of students in Mower County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Mower County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mower County?
67% of private schools in Mower County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Mower County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Mower County include: New Dominion School vs. Pacelli Catholic Schools, Pacelli Catholic Schools vs. New Dominion School

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