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Sherburne County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
71% of private schools in Sherburne County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Sherburne County Private Schools (2026-27)

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

Map of Discovery Montessori Academy
Discovery Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 77 students
Montessori School (Christian)
508 Freeport Ave Nw Unit 1
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 631-0202
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Map of Rivers Christian Academy
Rivers Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students
829 School Street Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-6594
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Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
7 Schools
# Students
469 Students
97,012 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
36 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
13 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,850
$8,852
Average Summer Program Cost
$175
$630
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.58
# American Indian Students
2 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
9 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
275 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
64%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
136 Students
27,373 Students
% of Others Students
32%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Sherburne County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Sherburne County, MN is 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 Baptist).
Which private schools in Sherburne County are often viewed compared to one another?

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