For the 2025 school year, there are 12 private elementary schools serving 1,959 students in St. Louis County, MN.
The top ranked private elementary schools in St. Louis County, MN include Marshall School, Stella Maris Academy, and Stella Maris Academy St. Johns Campus.
The average acceptance rate is 79%, which is lower than the Minnesota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 87%.
Top Ranked St. Louis County Private Elementary Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Stella Maris Academy![Stella Maris Academy Photo Stella Maris Academy Photo]()

(Catholic)
2802 E 4th St
Duluth, MN 55812
(218) 623-6253
Duluth, MN 55812
(218) 623-6253
Grades: PK-8
| 428 students
Stella Maris Academy St. Johns Campus
(Catholic)
1 W Chisholm St
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 724-9392
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 724-9392
Grades: 5-8
| 93 students
Assumption Catholic School
(Catholic)
2310 7th Ave E
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 263-3054
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 263-3054
Grades: K-6
| 120 students
155 West Central Entrance
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 723-8844
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 723-8844
Grades: PK-12
| 230 students
Many Rivers Montessori
Montessori School
Jefferson Square, 916 E 3rd Street
Duluth, MN 55805
(218) 464-5570
Duluth, MN 55805
(218) 464-5570
Grades: K-8
| 108 students
Marquette Catholic School
(Catholic)
311 3rd St S
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-6811
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-6811
Grades: PK-8
| 165 students
313 Mygatt Ave
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 728-4600
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 728-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 42 students
Spirit Of The Lake Community School
Special Program Emphasis
5401 E Superior St
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 721-4236
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 721-4236
Grades: K-6
| 32 students
Stella Maris Academy - St.James Campus![Stella Maris Academy - St.James Campus Photo Stella Maris Academy - St.James Campus Photo]()

(Catholic)
715 N 57th Ave W
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 624-1511
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 624-1511
Grades: PK-8
| 146 students
Stone Ridge Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
115 E Orange St
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 722-7535
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 722-7535
Grades: 2-8
| 11 students
Victory Christian Academy![Victory Christian Academy Photo - Victory Christian Academy in Hibbing, MN Victory Christian Academy Photo - Victory Christian Academy in Hibbing, MN]()

(Christian)
206 E. 39th Street
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 262-6550
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 262-6550
Grades: K-12
| 126 students
St. Louis County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 E 39th St
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 262-3639
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 262-3639
Grades: PK-2
| 107 students
St. Rose School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
2 6th Ave
Duluth, MN 55810
(218) 624-0818
Duluth, MN 55810
(218) 624-0818
Grades: PK-6
| 94 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in St. Louis County, MN?
The top ranked private elementary schools in St. Louis County, MN include Marshall School, Stella Maris Academy, and Stella Maris Academy St. Johns Campus.
How many private elementary schools are located in St. Louis County?
12 private elementary schools are located in St. Louis County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in St. Louis County?
St. Louis County private elementary schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 20%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in St. Louis County?
Which private elementary schools in St. Louis County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in St. Louis County include: Lakeview Christian Academy vs. Marshall School, Marshall School vs. Lakeview Christian Academy, Stella Maris Academy - St.James Campus vs. Stella Maris Academy
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