John Ireland School Photo - Pastor Todd visiting the third grade. John Ireland School has 7 classrooms (K-6), each equipped with an interactive smart-board.

Best Saint Peter Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 202 students in Saint Peter, MN (there are 13 public schools, serving 2,140 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Saint Peter, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private schools in Saint Peter, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Private Schools in Saint Peter, MN (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
John Ireland School
John Ireland School Photo - Pastor Todd visiting the third grade. John Ireland School has 7 classrooms (K-6), each equipped with an interactive smart-board.
(Catholic)
(6)
1801 W. Broadway
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 931-2810
Grades: PK-6
| 105 students
St. Peter Lutheran School
St. Peter Lutheran School Photo - 1st day of school 2022 at St. Peter Lutheran School!
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
427 W Mulberry St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 931-1866
Grades: PK-8
| 97 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Saint Peter, MN?
2 private schools are located in Saint Peter, MN.
What percentage of students in Saint Peter go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Saint Peter are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Saint Peter?
100% of private schools in Saint Peter are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Which private schools in Saint Peter are often viewed compared to one another?

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