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Minnesota Religiously Affiliated Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 429 religiously affiliated private schools serving 77,554 students in Minnesota (68% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $7,608, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $8,852.
The most common religiously affiliated schools are Catholic (43% of schools), Christian (15% of schools) and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (13% of schools).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 429
  • # Students Served: 77,554

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 429
  • # Students Served: 77,554

Top Ranked Minnesota Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026-27)

Religious Affiliation
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
African Methodist Episcopal
1
86
71%
Amish
2
42
-
Assembly of God
2
137
12%
Baptist
16
1,585
21%
Brethren
4
126
-
Calvinist
4
474
7%
Catholic
183
44,014
20%
Christian
64
13,954
18%
Church of God in Christ
1
23
10%
Episcopal
2
1,613
29%
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
4
106
25%
Friends
1
146
16%
Islamic
2
116
74%
Jewish
7
906
42%
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
57
6,317
10%
Mennonite
1
31
-
Other
9
1,422
40%
Other Lutheran
11
1,041
5%
Pentecostal
8
278
58%
Seventh Day Adventist
13
400
55%
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
38
4,737
11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Minnesota?
The top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Minnesota include St. Croix Lutheran Academy, Minnehaha Academy, and Hillcrest Academy.
How many religiously affiliated private schools are located in Minnesota?
429 religiously affiliated private schools are located in Minnesota.
How much do religiously affiliated private schools cost in Minnesota?
The average tuition cost is $7,608, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $8,852.

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