St. John Lutheran School Photo - Fall 2012 aerial of school.

Best Redwood County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 325 students in Redwood County, MN (there are 13 public schools, serving 2,522 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Redwood County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Redwood County, MN include St. Anne School and St. John Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in Redwood County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Top-Ranked Redwood County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Anne School
(Catholic)
1054 Cedar Street
Wabasso, MN 56293
(507) 342-5389
Gr: PK-6 | 110 students
St. John Lutheran School
St. John Lutheran School Photo - Fall 2012 aerial of school.
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
34719 County Hwy 24
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 617-3002
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Vocational/Technical School (Brethren)
320 Center St
Vesta, MN 86292
(507) 637-1858
Gr: 3-12 | 37 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Redwood County, Minnesota

Redwood County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
612 3rd St
Morgan, MN 56266
(507) 249-3192
Gr: PK-6 | 41 students
Zion Lutheran School (Closed 2004)
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Po Box 116
Sanborn, MN 56083
(507) 648-3616
Gr: 4-8 | 4 students

Overview

This County (Redwood County)
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
325 Students
97,393 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
27 Teachers
7,972 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
51%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,750
$10,132
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
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
4 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
199 Students
58,368 Students
% White Students
61%
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
122 Students
27,607 Students
% of Others Students
38%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Redwood County, MN?
The top-ranked private schools in Redwood County, MN include St. Anne School and St. John Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Redwood County?
3 private schools are located in Redwood County.
What percentage of students in Redwood County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Redwood County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Redwood County?
100% of private schools in Redwood County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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