For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 305 students in Northfield, MN (there are 14 public schools, serving 4,145 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 (2026)
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
Overview
This Town (Northfield)
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
305 Students
97,393 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
23%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
19 Teachers
7,972 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,900
$10,132
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
4,218 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
124 Students
58,368 Students
% White Students
41%
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
166 Students
27,607 Students
% of Others Students
55%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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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