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Best Nicollet County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 769 students in Nicollet County, MN (there are 21 public schools, serving 3,674 public students). 17% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
86% of private schools in Nicollet County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Nicollet County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 55 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
50605 478th St
Courtland, MN 56021
(507) 359-2534
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Trinity Lutheran Church and School Photo
Trinity Lutheran Church and School
Gr: PK-8 | 47 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
604 Main St.
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3938
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Map of Concordia Classical Academy
Concordia Classical Academy
Gr: K-7 | 61 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2101 Lorray Dr
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 388-4336
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John Ireland School Photo
John Ireland School
Gr: PK-6 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Catholic
1801 W. Broadway
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 931-2810
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Map of Peter Pan Preschool
Peter Pan Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Daycare / Preschool
1500 Edgewood Blvd
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 625-6701
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St. Peter Lutheran School Photo
St. Peter Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
427 W Mulberry St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 931-1866
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Nicollet County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Holy Rosary Elementary School
Holy Rosary Elementary School
Gr: 4-5 | 86 students
Catholic
546 Grant Avenue
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 345-6765
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Map of Maranatha Christian Academy - Mca
Maranatha Christian Academy - Mca
Gr: 5-12 | 14 students
Christian
1124 N River Dr
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 388-3909
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Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
7 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearNicollet County Total Schools
20257
20248
20237
20227
20217
20207
20197
20188
20178
20164
20156
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# Students
769 Students
97,227 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearNicollet County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
2025110181179
2024107177172
202365175174
202263186185
202158181180
202058169171
201950176175
201845169172
201753172180
201662168178
201553165167
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% Average Students of Color
5%
23%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearNicollet County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20255%23%34%
20245%22%34%
20235%22%33%
20227%23%33%
20217%23%32%
20208%22%32%
20197%22%31%
201810%20%31%
201710%20%32%
20166%20%32%
201512%20%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
39 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearNicollet County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202520:112:111:1
202420:113:111:1
202313:112:111:1
202211:113:111:1
202111:113:111:1
202012:113:112:1
201910:113:112:1
201810:112:112:1
201712:112:112:1
201613:112:112:1
201513:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
51%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2018-2025)

YearNicollet County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20251%51%55%
20241%50%54%
20231%52%54%
20221%51%54%
20211%52%54%
20201%53%54%
20191%54%53%
20181%53%53%
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Average Class Size
13 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearNicollet County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
2025131715
2024121615
2023121615
2022121615
2021111615
2020111615
2019111615
2018111615
201791515
2016131515
2015131615
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,950
$10,209

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearNicollet County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
2025$2,950$10,222$15,012
2024$2,557$8,433$13,254
2023$2,444$7,467$12,626
2022$2,410$7,514$12,187
2021$2,412$7,036$11,800
2020$2,412$6,838$11,512
2019$2,412$6,749$11,293
2018$2,412$6,628$11,017
2017$2,412$6,739$10,708
2016$2,368$6,493$10,356
2015$2,412$6,273$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
8%
39%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2021-2025)

YearNicollet County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20258%39%34%
20248%38%34%
20238%36%34%
202210%35%33%
202110%35%33%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$2,996

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2022-2025)

YearNicollet County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
2025$500$3,008$7,073
2024$500$2,962$6,930
2023$500$2,926$6,469
2022$500$3,207$6,289
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Average Acceptance Rate
99%
87%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2018-2025)

YearNicollet County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202599%86%81%
202499%91%85%
202399%91%85%
202299%92%85%
2021100%92%85%
2020100%91%85%
2019100%90%85%
2018100%92%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearNicollet County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20250.380.580.65
20240.370.580.65
20230.520.580.65
20220.520.560.64
20210.490.560.64
20200.490.550.64
20190.410.530.63
20180.430.520.63
20170.440.460.61
20160.320.470.61
20150.460.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearNicollet County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20251%4%5%
20241%4%5%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20171%3%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
14 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearNicollet County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20252%5%9%
20242%5%9%
20231%5%9%
20222%4%8%
20212%5%9%
20202%5%9%
20192%4%8%
20183%4%8%
20172%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20153%3%8%
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# Black Students
11 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearNicollet County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20251%4%7%
20242%4%7%
20232%5%8%
20222%4%7%
20212%4%7%
20202%4%8%
20192%4%7%
20183%4%7%
20173%4%7%
20153%3%8%
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# White Students
589 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
76%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearNicollet County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202576%59%52%
202478%59%52%
202358%59%52%
202259%61%54%
202165%62%54%
202065%63%54%
201974%65%56%
201873%66%56%
201772%71%58%
201681%71%58%
201570%70%58%
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# 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
153 Students
27,553 Students
% of Others Students
20%
28%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearNicollet County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202520%27%26%
202417%27%26%
202339%26%25%
202237%26%25%
202131%24%25%
202031%23%24%
201921%22%24%
201820%21%23%
201722%18%22%
201616%18%22%
201522%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Nicollet County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Nicollet County, MN include Trinity Lutheran Church and School and Immanuel Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Nicollet County?
6 private schools are located in Nicollet County.
How diverse are private schools in Nicollet County?
Nicollet County private schools are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Nicollet County go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Nicollet County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Nicollet County?
86% of private schools in Nicollet County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Nicollet County are often viewed compared to one another?

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