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Renville County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 230 students in Renville County, MN (there are 8 public schools, serving 1,464 public students). 14% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Renville County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Renville County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary's School
St. Mary's School
Gr: K-8 | 153 students
Catholic
140 S 10th St
Bird Island, MN 55310
(320) 365-3693
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Map of Praire Lutheran School Upper Site
Praire Lutheran School Upper Site
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
15 Ne 2nd Street, Fairfax, Mn 55332, Usa
Fairfax, MN 55332
(507) 426-7755
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Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
230 Students
97,012 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
18 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,500
$8,852

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
0%
4%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%
# Black Students
5 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
186 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
81%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
27 Students
27,373 Students
% of Others Students
12%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Renville County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Renville County, MN is St. Mary's School.
How many private schools are located in Renville County?
2 private schools are located in Renville County.
What percentage of students in Renville County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Renville County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Renville County?
100% of private schools in Renville County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

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