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Polk County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 881 students in Polk County, MN (there are 19 public schools, serving 5,077 public students). 15% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Polk County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Polk County Private Schools (2026-27)

Sacred Heart School Photo
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-12 | 514 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
200 3rd Street NW
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0230
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Cathedral Continuation School
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students
Catholic
702 Summit Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-1855
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Map of Our Saviors Lutheran Day School
Our Saviors Lutheran Day School
Gr: PK-6 | 64 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
217 S. Broadway
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5191
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Riverside Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 216 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
610 2nd Ave NE
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1770
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Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
881 Students
97,012 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
72 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
51%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,315
$8,852
Average % on Financial Aid
48%
39%
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
91%
Average Endowment Size
$8 million
$11.84 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
625 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
4 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
363 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
41%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
495 Students
27,373 Students
% of Others Students
56%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Polk County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Polk County, MN is Sacred Heart School.
How many private schools are located in Polk County?
4 private schools are located in Polk County.
What percentage of students in Polk County go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Polk County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Polk County?
100% of private schools in Polk County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?

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