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Northfield Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 305 students in Northfield, MN, 7% of all K-12 students in Northfield, MN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
33% of private schools in Northfield, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Northfield, MN (2026-27)

Map of Northfield Montessori
Northfield Montessori
Gr: K | 7 students
Montessori School
340 Montessori Ct
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-1279
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Map of Prairie Creek Community
Prairie Creek Community
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Alternative School
27695 Denmark Avenue
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-9640
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Map of St. Dominic Elementary School
St. Dominic Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students
Catholic
216 Spring St N
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-8136
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Northfield, MN Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
305
Students
$5,900
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
13%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Northfield)
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
630 Schools
# Students
305 Students
97,012 Students
% Students of Color
13%
23%
0.54
0.58
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
625 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
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
<1%
4%
# White Students
124 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
41%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
166 Students
27,373 Students
% of Others Students
55%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
19 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,900
$8,852

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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