For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 private school serving 20 students in 56379, MN (there are 12 public schools, serving 4,115 public students). Less than 1% of all K-12 students in 56379, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
Private Schools in 56379, MN (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Whole Child Montessori School
Montessori School
1911 4th Ave N
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4719
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4719
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
56379, Minnesota Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Petra Lutheran School (Closed 2022)
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1049 1st Avenue N
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 251-0158
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 251-0158
Gr: K-8 | 13 students Avg. class size: 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in 56379, MN?
1 private schools are located in 56379, MN.
What percentage of students in 56379 go to private school?
Less than 1% of all K-12 students in 56379 are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
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