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Best St. Louis County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 Stella Maris Academy St. Johns Campus, Stella Maris Academy, and Marshall School.
The average acceptance rate is 79%, which is lower than the Minnesota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
67% of private elementary schools in St. Louis County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked St. Louis County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Marshall School
Marshall School Photo - Marshall School in Duluth, Minnesota.
(1)
1215 Rice Lake Rd
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 727-7266
Gr: K-12 | 458 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Stella Maris Academy
Stella Maris Academy Photo
(Catholic)
2802 E 4th St
Duluth, MN 55812
(218) 623-6253
Gr: PK-12 | 428 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
1 W Chisholm St
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 724-9392
Gr: 5-8 | 93 students Tuition listed
Assumption Catholic School
(Catholic)
2310 7th Ave E
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 263-3054
Gr: K-6 | 120 students Tuition listed
Lakeview Christian Academy
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(Christian)
(2)
155 West Central Entrance
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 723-8844
Gr: PK-12 | 230 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Many Rivers Montessori
Montessori School
Jefferson Square, 916 E 3rd Street
Duluth, MN 55805
(218) 464-5570
Gr: K-8 | 108 students
Marquette Catholic School
(Catholic)
311 3rd St S
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-6811
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students
Montessori School Of Duluth
Montessori School
(6)
313 Mygatt Ave
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 728-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 42 students
Spirit Of The Lake Community School
Special Program Emphasis
5401 E Superior St
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 721-4236
Gr: K-6 | 32 students
715 N 57th Ave W
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 624-1511
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Stone Ridge Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
115 E Orange St
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 722-7535
Gr: 2-8 | 11 students
Victory Christian Academy
Victory Christian Academy Photo - Victory Christian Academy in Hibbing, MN
(Christian)
206 E. 39th Street
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 262-6550
Gr: K-12 | 126 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in St. Louis County, Minnesota

St. Louis County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
200 E 39th St
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 262-3639
Gr: PK-2 | 107 students
2 6th Ave
Duluth, MN 55810
(218) 624-0818
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students

Overview

This County (St. Louis County)
This State (MN)
# Schools
12 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,959 Students
84,615 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
142 Teachers
6,646 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
49%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1239
(Out of 1600)
1281
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,420
$8,823
Average Summer Program Cost
$170
$483
Average % on Financial Aid
48%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,325
$2,838
Average Acceptance Rate
79%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$7 million
$34.54 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.55
# American Indian Students
21 Students
535 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
27 Students
3,082 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
34 Students
3,209 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
27 Students
3,524 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
1,774 Students
53,919 Students
% White Students
87%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
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
151 Students
22,436 Students
% of Others Students
8%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
19 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

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 Stella Maris Academy St. Johns Campus, Stella Maris Academy, and Marshall School.
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 7% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in St. Louis County?
67% of private elementary schools in St. Louis County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in St. Louis County are often viewed compared to one another?

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