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Pennington County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 132 students in Pennington County, MN (there are 7 public schools, serving 2,075 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Pennington County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Pennington County (2026-27)

Map of St. Bernard's School
St. Bernard's School
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
117 Knight Ave N
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-1539
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St. John Lutheran School Photo
St. John Lutheran School
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
15671 158th St NE
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7753
(1)
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Map of Thief River Adventist Christian School
Thief River Adventist Christian School
Gr: 5-8 | 5 students
Alternative School (Seventh Day Adventist)
1004 Tindolph Ave S
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 683-1000
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Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
132 Students
97,012 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
14 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
51%
Average Class Size
13 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,340
$8,852
Average % on Financial Aid
16%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$2,708
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
4,218 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
94 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
70%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
<1%
# Others Students
31 Students
27,373 Students
% of Others Students
23%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Pennington County, MN?
3 private schools are located in Pennington County, MN.
What percentage of students in Pennington County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Pennington County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pennington County?
100% of private schools in Pennington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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