Prairie Hill Montessori School Photo

Best Sherburne County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 469 students in Sherburne County, MN (there are 48 public schools, serving 18,667 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Sherburne County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Sherburne County, MN include Prairie Hill Montessori School and Solid Rock Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 53%, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
71% of private schools in Sherburne County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Sherburne County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Prairie Hill Montessori School
Prairie Hill Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(1)
26070 2nd St E
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 856-5500
Gr: NS-PK | 45 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Solid Rock Christian Academy
Solid Rock Christian Academy Photo - Our kids enjoy being outside for most of our break periods.
(Pentecostal)
11800 196th Avenue NW
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-2816
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Jubilee Christian School
(Pentecostal)
15455 59th St
Becker, MN 55308
(763) 262-2177
Gr: 1-12 | 36 students
My Own Montessori
Montessori School
(1)
1118 4th Street Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(612) 599-2464
Gr: PK-K | 14 students
Northland Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
3686 County Road 8 Se
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 252-5677
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students
St. Andrew Catholic School
(Catholic)
428 Irving Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-2216
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Tuition listed
St. John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9243 Viking Blvd Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-6616
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Sherburne County, Minnesota

Sherburne County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Discovery Montessori Academy (Closed 2025)
Montessori School (Christian)
508 Freeport Ave Nw Unit 1
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 631-0202
Gr: PK-5 | 77 students
829 School Street Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-6594
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students

Overview

This County (Sherburne County)
This State (MN)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
469 Students
96,860 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
36 Teachers
7,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,850
$10,164
Average Summer Program Cost
$175
$588
Average Acceptance Rate
53%
87%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$32.72 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.58
# American Indian Students
2 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,706 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
4,579 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
9 Students
4,223 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
275 Students
58,399 Students
% White Students
64%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
194 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
136 Students
27,391 Students
% of Others Students
32%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Sherburne County, MN?
The top-ranked private schools in Sherburne County, MN include Prairie Hill Montessori School and Solid Rock Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Sherburne County?
7 private schools are located in Sherburne County.
How diverse are private schools in Sherburne County?
Sherburne County private schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Sherburne County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Sherburne County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sherburne County?
71% of private schools in Sherburne County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Sherburne County are often viewed compared to one another?

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