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Best Minnesota Private Schools Belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) serving 1,780 students in Minnesota. You can also find more schools membership associations in Minnesota.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Minnesota include Concordia Academy, Immanuel Lutheran School, and Trinity Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Minnesota (2026-27)

Concordia Academy Photo
Concordia Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 346 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 19
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2400 Dale Street N
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 484-8429
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Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: NS-8 | 117 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
620 Bush St.
Lakefield, MN 56150
(507) 662-5860
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St. Johns Lutheran School and Preschool Photo
St. Johns Lutheran School and Preschool
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
9141 County Road 101
Corcoran, MN 55340
(763) 420-2426
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Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran School Photo
Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2950 Highway 55
Eagan, MN 55121
(651) 454-1139
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Trinity Lutheran School Photo
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
601 E 2nd St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-4165
(1)
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: NS-8 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
501 N Main St
Janesville, MN 56048
(507) 231-6646
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Zion Lutheran School Photo
Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
14735 County Road 153
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-3379
(4)
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Map of Zion Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
209 Bluejay Avenue
Mayer, MN 55360
(952) 657-2339
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Map of St. John's Lutheran School
St. John's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
300 E 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 448-2526
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St. Paul's Lutheran School Photo
St. Paul's Lutheran School
Gr: K-6 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
5634 Luther Road SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 447-2118
(1)
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Map of St. Peter's Lutheran School
St. Peter's Lutheran School
Gr: NS | 99 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 1
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5421 France Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(952) 927-8400
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Minnesota?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Minnesota include Concordia Academy, Immanuel Lutheran School, and Trinity Lutheran School.
How many private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are located in Minnesota?
11 private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are located in Minnesota.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Minnesota?
Minnesota private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are religiously affiliated in Minnesota?
100% of private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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Private Schools
1,780
Students
$6,068
Avg. Tuition
12%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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