John Ireland School Photo - Marathon for Non-Public Education 2013. Each fall, John Ireland raises money for our school. Families walk or bike on designated routes and also do service projects within the community of St. Peter.

Best Saint Peter Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 202 students in Saint Peter, MN.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Minnesota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private elementary schools in Saint Peter, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Private Elementary 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
| 96 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Saint Peter, MN?
2 private elementary schools are located in Saint Peter, MN.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Saint Peter?
100% of private elementary schools in Saint Peter are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Which private elementary schools in Saint Peter are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Saint Peter include: St. Peter Lutheran School vs. John Ireland School, John Ireland School vs. St. Peter Lutheran School

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