St. John Lutheran School Photo

Best Pennington County Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 136 students in Pennington County, MN.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private elementary schools in Pennington County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Private Elementary Schools in Pennington County (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Bernard's School
(Catholic)
117 Knight Ave N
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-1539
Grades: PK-5
| 104 students
St. John Lutheran School
St. John Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
15671 158th St NE
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7753
Grades: PK-8
| 27 students
Thief River Adventist Christian School
Alternative School (Seventh Day Adventist)
1004 Tindolph Ave S
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 683-1000
Grades: 5-8
| 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Pennington County, MN?
3 private elementary schools are located in Pennington County, MN.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Pennington County?
100% of private elementary schools in Pennington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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