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Rice County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,338 students in Rice County, MN (there are 35 public schools, serving 8,015 public students). 14% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
75% of private schools in Rice County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Rice County Private Schools (2026-27)

Bethlehem Academy Photo
Bethlehem Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 236 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
105 3rd Ave SW
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-3948
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Faribault Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 165 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
526 4th St Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-7982
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Holy Cross Catholic School Photo
Holy Cross Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 219 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
6100 37th St W
Webster, MN 55088
(952) 652-6100
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Shattuck-st. Marys School Photo
Shattuck-st. Marys School
Gr: 6-12 | 397 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 17
Episcopal
1000 Shumway Avenue
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-1574
(1)
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Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: K-4 | 16 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
10500 215th Street W
Morristown, MN 55052
(507) 685-2200
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Northfield Montessori
Gr: K | 7 students
Montessori School
340 Montessori Ct
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-1279
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Prairie Creek Community
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Alternative School
27695 Denmark Avenue
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-9640
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St. Dominic Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students
Catholic
216 Spring St N
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-8136
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Rice County Private Schools (Closed)

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Divine Mercy Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
15 3rd Ave Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-7706
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Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
8 Schools
# Students
1,338 Students
97,012 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
130 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
51%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,096
$8,852
Average % on Financial Aid
44%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,265
$2,708
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
625 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
103 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
8%
4%
# Hispanic Students
78 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
4%
# Black Students
65 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
5%
4%
# White Students
782 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
58%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
313 Students
27,373 Students
% of Others Students
23%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Rice County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Rice County, MN include Faribault Lutheran School, Bethlehem Academy, and Trinity Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Rice County?
8 private schools are located in Rice County.
How diverse are private schools in Rice County?
Rice County private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Rice County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Rice County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rice County?
75% of private schools in Rice County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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