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 Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 201 students in Saint Peter, MN.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Minnesota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
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 (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

Overview

This Town (Saint Peter)
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
201 Students
84,634 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
14 Teachers
6,646 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,028
$8,799
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$2,838
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
535 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,082 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
3,209 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
3 Students
3,524 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
110 Students
53,919 Students
% White Students
55%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
156 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
87 Students
22,455 Students
% of Others Students
43%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

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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