Trinity Lutheran Church and School Photo - The sun sets at Trinity Lutheran School

Best Nicollet Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 47 students in Nicollet, MN (there are 3 public schools, serving 338 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Nicollet, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Nicollet, MN is Trinity Lutheran Church and School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private schools in Nicollet, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Top-Ranked Nicollet Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Trinity Lutheran Church and School
Trinity Lutheran Church and School Photo - The sun sets at Trinity Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
604 Main St.
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3938
Gr: PK-8 | 47 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Nicollet)
This State (MN)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
47 Students
96,880 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
5 Teachers
7,904 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
51%
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,694
$10,222
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
39%
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,706 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
4,579 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
n/a
4,223 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
28 Students
58,399 Students
% White Students
60%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
17 Students
27,409 Students
% of Others Students
36%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Nicollet, MN?
The top-ranked private schools in Nicollet, MN is Trinity Lutheran Church and School.
How many private schools are located in Nicollet?
1 private schools are located in Nicollet.
What percentage of students in Nicollet go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Nicollet are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Nicollet?
100% of private schools in Nicollet are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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