St. Peter Lutheran School Photo - 1st day of school 2022 at St. Peter Lutheran School!

Best 56082 Minnesota Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 201 students in 56082, MN (there are 13 public schools, serving 2,140 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in 56082, 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 87%.
100% of private schools in 56082, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Private Schools in 56082, MN (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-6 | 105 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
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
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in 56082, MN?
2 private schools are located in 56082, MN.
What percentage of students in 56082 go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in 56082 are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 56082?
100% of private schools in 56082 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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