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Nicollet County Private Schools

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 91%.
86% of private schools in Nicollet County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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
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
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)

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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
# Students
769 Students
97,012 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
39 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
51%
Average Class Size
12 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,950
$8,852
Average % on Financial Aid
8%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$2,708
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
11 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
589 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
76%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
153 Students
27,373 Students
% of Others Students
20%
28%
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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