For the 2025-26 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 in Rice County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Rice County, MN include Bethlehem Academy, Shattuck-st. Marys School, and Faribault Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
75% of private schools in Rice County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Rice County Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bethlehem Academy![Bethlehem Academy Photo - BA is an authentically Catholic 6-12 Dominican prep school located in Faribault, MN.]( "Bethlehem Academy Photo - BA is an authentically Catholic 6-12 Dominican prep school located in Faribault, MN.")
(Catholic)
105 3rd Ave SW
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-3948
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-3948
Gr: 6-12 | 236 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
Faribault Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
526 4th St Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-7982
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-7982
Gr: K-8 | 165 students Tuition listed
Shattuck-st. Marys School![Shattuck-st. Marys School Photo - The Whitney Arch welcomes visitors to the upper school campus]( "Shattuck-st. Marys School Photo - The Whitney Arch welcomes visitors to the upper school campus")
(Episcopal)
1000 Shumway Avenue
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-1574
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-1574
Gr: 6-12 | 397 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
10500 215th Street W
Morristown, MN 55052
(507) 685-2200
Morristown, MN 55052
(507) 685-2200
Gr: K-4 | 16 students Tuition listed
Holy Cross Catholic School![Holy Cross Catholic School Photo]( "Holy Cross Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
6100 37th St W
Webster, MN 55088
(952) 652-6100
Webster, MN 55088
(952) 652-6100
Gr: K-8 | 219 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Northfield Montessori
Montessori School
340 Montessori Ct
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-1279
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-1279
Gr: K | 7 students
Prairie Creek Community
Alternative School
27695 Denmark Avenue
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-9640
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-9640
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Avg. class size: 20 students
St. Dominic Elementary School
(Catholic)
216 Spring St N
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-8136
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-8136
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students Tuition listed
Rice County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15 3rd Ave Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-7706
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-7706
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Rice County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Rice County, MN include Bethlehem Academy, Shattuck-st. Marys School, and Faribault 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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