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Saint Peter Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 201 students in Saint Peter, MN, 9% of all K-12 students in Saint Peter, MN are educated in private schools versus public 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 91%.
100% of private schools in Saint Peter, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Saint Peter, MN (2026-27)

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John Ireland School
Gr: PK-6 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Catholic
1801 W. Broadway
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 931-2810
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St. Peter Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
427 W Mulberry St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 931-1866
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Saint Peter, MN Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
201
Students
$3,028
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
3%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Saint Peter)
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
629 Schools
# Students
201 Students
95,890 Students
% Students of Color
3%
23%
0.52
0.58
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
623 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
3,629 Students
% Asian Students
0%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
4,557 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
3 Students
4,159 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
110 Students
56,990 Students
% White Students
55%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
87 Students
26,314 Students
% of Others Students
43%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
14 Teachers
7,800 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,028
$8,748
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$2,835
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
91%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

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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