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New Ulm Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,540 students in New Ulm, MN, 40% of all K-12 students in New Ulm, MN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in New Ulm, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked New Ulm Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Amazing Grace Virtual Academy
Amazing Grace Virtual Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 361 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
86 Roslyn Rd
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 217-1574
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Map of New Ulm Area Catholic Schools
New Ulm Area Catholic Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 373 students
Catholic
600 N Washington St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 354-2719
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St. Paul's Lutheran School Photo
St. Paul's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
126 S Payne Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 354-2329
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Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School Photo
Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 9
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
45638 561st Ave
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 354-6851
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Map of New Ulm Christian School
New Ulm Christian School
Gr: 5-11 | 2 students
Baptist
315 S Payne St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 354-3323
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Map of St. Anthony Continuation School
St. Anthony Continuation School
Gr: K-6 | 218 students
Catholic
514 N Washington St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 354-2719
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New Ulm, MN Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
1,540
Students
$6,373
Avg. Tuition
22
Avg. Class Size
3%
Students of Color
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (New Ulm)
This State (MN)
# Schools
6 Schools
630 Schools
# Students
1,540 Students
97,012 Students
% Students of Color
3%
23%
0.16
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
625 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
9 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
1,406 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
91%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
101 Students
27,373 Students
% of Others Students
7%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
93 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
51%
Average Class Size
22 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,373
$8,852
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$450
$2,708
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
89%
91%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in New Ulm, MN?
The top ranked private schools in New Ulm, MN include Amazing Grace Virtual Academy, St. Paul's Lutheran School, and New Ulm Area Catholic Schools.
How many private schools are located in New Ulm?
6 private schools are located in New Ulm.
How diverse are private schools in New Ulm?
New Ulm private schools are approximately 3% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in New Ulm go to private school?
40% of all K-12 students in New Ulm are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in New Ulm?
100% of private schools in New Ulm are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

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