For the 2025 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 490 students in Mower County, MN.
The top ranked private elementary school in Mower County, MN is Pacelli Catholic Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Minnesota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 87%.
67% of private elementary schools in Mower County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked Mower County Private Elementary Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Pacelli Catholic Schools![Pacelli Catholic Schools Photo Pacelli Catholic Schools Photo]()

(Catholic)
311 4th St NW
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 437-3278
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 437-3278
Gr: PK-12 | 322 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
11 5th St NW
Adams, MN 55909
(507) 582-3120
Adams, MN 55909
(507) 582-3120
Gr: K-8 | 93 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
Mower County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Holy Cross Lutheran School (Closed 2014)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
300 16th Street Ne
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-7844
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-7844
Gr: NS-5 | 67 students
912 1st Avenue Ne
Austin, MN 55912
(567) 433-8745
Austin, MN 55912
(567) 433-8745
Gr: 5-8 | 116 students
St. Paul's Lutheran School (Closed 2004)
(Other Lutheran)
2100 16th St. S.w.
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-8191
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-8191
Gr: 5-7 | 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Mower County, MN?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Mower County, MN is Pacelli Catholic Schools.
How many private elementary schools are located in Mower County?
3 private elementary schools are located in Mower County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Mower County?
67% of private elementary schools in Mower County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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