Harvest Christian School Photo - Our Mission :Training and equipping young people to reach their full potential in life, in service, and in the world.

Best Pine County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 126 students in Pine County, MN (there are 20 public schools, serving 3,740 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Pine County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Pine County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Private Schools in Pine County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Harvest Christian School
Harvest Christian School Photo - Our Mission :Training and equipping young people to reach their full potential in life, in service, and in the world.
(Christian)
204 Lundorff Dr.
Sandstone, MN 55072
(320) 245-5330
Gr: PK-12 | 69 students Tuition listed
St. Mary's Catholic School
(Catholic)
815 6th Ave Sw
Pine City, MN 55063
(320) 629-3953
Gr: PK-6 | 57 students

Overview

This County (Pine County)
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
126 Students
97,393 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
16 Teachers
7,972 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,925
$10,132

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
4,218 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
81 Students
58,368 Students
% White Students
64%
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
44 Students
27,607 Students
% of Others Students
35%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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