For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 29 students in Rock County, MN (there are 7 public schools, serving 1,517 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Rock County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Rock County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Calvinist).
Private Schools in Rock County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hills Christian School
(Calvinist)
501 S Central Ave.
Hills, MN 56138
(507) 962-3297
Hills, MN 56138
(507) 962-3297
Gr: 1-8 | 29 students Sports: 4
Rock County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Southwestern Youth Services (Closed 2024)
All-boys | Alternative School
401 W. Luverne St.
Magnolia, MN 56158
(507) 283-4425
Magnolia, MN 56158
(507) 283-4425
Gr: 8-11 | 6 students
Overview
This County (Rock County)
This State (MN)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
29 Students
97,393 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
23%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
4 Teachers
7,972 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
4,218 Students
% Black Students
4%
4%
# White Students
27 Students
58,368 Students
% White Students
93%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
194 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
1 Student
27,607 Students
% of Others Students
3%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
8 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Rock County, MN?
1 private schools are located in Rock County, MN.
What percentage of students in Rock County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Rock County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rock County?
100% of private schools in Rock County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Calvinist).
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