For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 305 students in Northfield, MN (there are 13 public schools, serving 4,154 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Northfield, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
33% of private schools in Northfield, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Northfield, MN (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Northfield Montessori
Montessori School
340 Montessori Ct
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-1279
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-1279
Gr: K | 7 students
Prairie Creek Community
Alternative School
27695 Denmark Avenue
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-9640
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-9640
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Avg. class size: 20 students
St. Dominic Elementary School
(Catholic)
216 Spring St N
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-8136
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-8136
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Northfield, MN?
3 private schools are located in Northfield, MN.
What percentage of students in Northfield go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Northfield are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Northfield?
33% of private schools in Northfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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