Shattuck-st. Marys School Photo - The Whitney Arch welcomes visitors to the upper school campus

Best Rice County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 633 students in Rice County, MN.
The top-ranked private high schools in Rice County, MN include Bethlehem Academy and Shattuck-st. Marys School.
100% of private high schools in Rice County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Rice County Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bethlehem Academy
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
Gr: 6-12 | 236 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
Shattuck-st. Marys School
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
Gr: 6-12 | 397 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Rice County, Minnesota

Rice County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
15 3rd Ave Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-7706
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This County (Rice County)
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
633 Students
43,049 Students
% Average Students of Color
35%
30%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
88 Teachers
3,658 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
55%
Average Class Size
14 students
16 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
$31,092
$14,664
Average % on Financial Aid
55%
42%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,265
$6,196

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
378 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
94 Students
2,651 Students
% Asian Students
15%
6%
# Hispanic Students
67 Students
2,594 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
6%
# Black Students
56 Students
2,161 Students
% Black Students
9%
5%
# White Students
414 Students
25,109 Students
% White Students
65%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
92 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
6 Students
10,689 Students
% of Others Students
1%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
17 extracurriculars
17 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
16 sports
12 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Rice County, MN?
The top-ranked private high schools in Rice County, MN include Bethlehem Academy and Shattuck-st. Marys School.
How many private high schools are located in Rice County?
2 private high schools are located in Rice County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Rice County?
100% of private high schools in Rice County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

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