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Minnesota Private Schools Belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) serving 2,178 students in Minnesota.

The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.

100% of private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

The private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Minnesota include Trinity Lutheran School, Immanuel Lutheran School, and Immanuel Lutheran School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 14

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 14

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Minnesota?

The private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Minnesota include Trinity Lutheran School, Immanuel Lutheran School, and Immanuel Lutheran School.

How many private schools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are located in Minnesota?

14 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 11% 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).

Minnesota Private Schools Belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) Trends

14

Private Schools

2,178

Students

$6,810

Avg. Tuition

11%

Students of Color

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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