Best Ramsey County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 62 private schools serving 13,337 students in Ramsey County, MN (there are 287 public schools, serving 88,371 public students). 13% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The average tuition cost is $11,666, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $10,209.
56% of private schools in Ramsey County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 62
  • # Students Served: 13,337
  • Average Tuition: $11,666
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 43%
  • Acceptance Rate: 81%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 31%
  • View Ramsey County, MN School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 62
  • # Students Served: 13,337
  • Average Tuition: $11,666
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 43%
  • Acceptance Rate: 81%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 31%
  • View Ramsey County, MN School Trends

Top Ranked Ramsey County Private Schools (2026-27)

Mounds Park Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 88
2051 Larpenteur Avenue E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-5577
(25)
Map of Capital City Adventist Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 19 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1220 South Mcknight Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 739-7484
Concordia Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 346 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 19
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2400 Dale Street N
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 484-8429
Map of Cretin Derham Hall
Gr: 9-12 | 1,220 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 25
Catholic
550 Albert St S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 690-2443
Hand In Hand Christian Montessori Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 359 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School (Christian)
211 N McCarrons Blvd
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 784-7988
(1)
Highland Catholic School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 442 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
2017 Bohland Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 690-2477
Hill Murray School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 1,057 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 46
Catholic
2625 Larpenteur Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 777-1376
(2)
Holy Spirit School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
515 Albert Street S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 698-3353
Liberty Classical Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 443 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 11
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
3878 Highland Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 772-2777
(11)
Minnesota Waldorf School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Specialized Curriculum
70 East County Road B
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 487-6700
(16)
Map of Nativity Of Our Lord School
Gr: PK-8 | 797 students
Catholic
1900 Stanford Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 699-1311
North Heights Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 424 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5
Christian
2651 Rice Street
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 797-7903
(2)
Map of St. Agnes School
Gr: PK-12 | 769 students
Catholic
530 Lafond Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 925-8700
Map of St. John The Baptist School
Gr: K-8 | 390 students
Catholic
845 2nd Ave Nw
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 633-1522
St. Marks School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1983 Dayton Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 644-3380
(1)
St. Odilia School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 755 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
3495 Victoria St N
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 484-3364
(10)
Map of St. Paul Academy & Summit School
Gr: K-12 | 918 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
1150 Goodrich Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-2451
St. Paul Preparatory School Photo
Gr: 10-12 | 4 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 13
Specialized Curriculum
380 Jackson Street, Suite 100
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 288-4606
(2)
St. Peter Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
2620 Margaret St N
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 777-3091
St. Thomas More School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1065 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 224-4836
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Ramsey County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Blessed Sacrament School
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students
Catholic
1800 Ames Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 735-3676
Map of Faith Baptist Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students
Baptist
1365 Westminster St
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 771-5568
Map of Garden Of Hope Montessori
Gr: PK-1 | 20 students
Montessori School
2446 County Road F E
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 762-3923
Map of Gethsemane Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
2410 Stillwater Rd E
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 739-7540
(1)
Map of Holy Childhood School
Gr: K-9 | 79 students
Catholic
1435 Midway Pkwy
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 644-2791
Map of St. Catherine University Early Childhood Center
Gr: K | 4 students
Montessori School
2004 Randolph Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 690-6608
Map of St. Columba School
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students
Catholic
1330 Blair Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 644-1807
Map of St. Francis St.. James United School
Gr: K-8 | 108 students
Catholic
486 View St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 228-1167
Map of St. Matthew's School
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Catholic
497 Humboldt Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 224-6912
St. Paul KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
325 Cedar St., Ste 150
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 221-0924

Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
63 Schools
# Students
13,337 Students
97,227 Students
% Average Students of Color
31%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1,088 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
51%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1222
(Out of 1600)
1297
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,666
$10,209
Average Summer Program Cost
$50
$615
Average % on Financial Aid
43%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,634
$2,996
Average Acceptance Rate
81%
87%
Average Endowment Size
$18.33 million
$31.81 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.58
# American Indian Students
93 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,168 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
10%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,061 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
4%
# Black Students
792 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
6%
4%
# White Students
6,709 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
55%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
36 Students
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
2,383 Students
27,553 Students
% of Others Students
19%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Ramsey County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Ramsey County, MN include Capital City Adventist Christian School, St. Paul Academy & Summit School, and Mounds Park Academy.
How many private schools are located in Ramsey County?
62 private schools are located in Ramsey County.
How much do private schools cost in Ramsey County?
The average tuition cost is $11,666, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $10,209.
How diverse are private schools in Ramsey County?
Ramsey County private schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Ramsey County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Ramsey County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ramsey County?
56% of private schools in Ramsey County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Ramsey County are often viewed compared to one another?

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