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Perham Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 249 students in Perham, MN, 13% of all K-12 students in Perham, MN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Perham, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Perham Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Henrys Area School
St. Henrys Area School
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students
Catholic
253 2nd St Sw
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6190
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Map of St. Paul's Lutheran School
St. Paul's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-6 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
500 6th Ave SW
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-2300
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Perham, MN Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
249
Students
$2,700
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
2%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Perham)
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
630 Schools
# Students
249 Students
97,012 Students
% Students of Color
2%
23%
0.38
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
0%
4%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
2 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
189 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
76%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
56 Students
27,373 Students
% of Others Students
22%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
14 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Average Class Size
13 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,700
$8,852

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Perham, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Perham, MN include St. Paul's Lutheran School and St. Henrys Area School.
How many private schools are located in Perham?
2 private schools are located in Perham.
What percentage of students in Perham go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Perham are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Perham?
100% of private schools in Perham are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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