Best St. Louis County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 2,070 students in St. Louis County, MN (there are 87 public schools, serving 23,928 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
62% of private schools in St. Louis County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked St. Louis County Private Schools (2026)

Marshall School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 458 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 36
1215 Rice Lake Rd
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 727-7266
(1)
Stella Maris Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 428 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
2802 E 4th St
Duluth, MN 55812
(218) 623-6253
Map of Stella Maris Academy St. Johns Campus
Gr: 5-8 | 93 students
Catholic
1 W Chisholm St
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 724-9392
Map of Assumption Catholic School
Gr: K-6 | 120 students
Catholic
2310 7th Ave E
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 263-3054
Lakeview Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 18
Christian
155 West Central Entrance
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 723-8844
(2)
Map of Many Rivers Montessori
Gr: K-8 | 108 students
Montessori School
Jefferson Square, 916 E 3rd Street
Duluth, MN 55805
(218) 464-5570
Map of Marquette Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students
Catholic
311 3rd St S
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-6811
Map of Montessori School Of Duluth
Gr: PK-5 | 42 students
Montessori School
313 Mygatt Ave
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 728-4600
(6)
Map of Spirit Of The Lake Community School
Gr: K-6 | 32 students
Specialized Curriculum
5401 E Superior St
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 721-4236
Stella Maris Academy - St.James Campus Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
715 N 57th Ave W
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 624-1511
Map of Stone Ridge Christian School
Gr: 2-8 | 11 students
Seventh Day Adventist
115 E Orange St
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 722-7535
Map of Summit School
Gr: NS-PK | 111 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
1600 N 8th Ave E
Duluth, MN 55805
(218) 724-3133
Victory Christian Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
206 E. 39th Street
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 262-6550
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St. Louis County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Hibbing Catholic Elementary Schools
Gr: PK-2 | 107 students
Catholic
200 E 39th St
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 262-3639
Map of St. Rose School
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students
Catholic
2 6th Ave
Duluth, MN 55810
(218) 624-0818

Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
13 Schools
# Students
2,070 Students
97,227 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
151 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
51%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1239
(Out of 1600)
1297
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,554
$10,209
Average Summer Program Cost
$170
$615
Average % on Financial Aid
48%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,325
$2,996
Average Acceptance Rate
86%
87%
Average Endowment Size
$7 million
$31.81 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.58
# American Indian Students
22 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
29 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
28 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
1,783 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
83%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
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
247 Students
27,553 Students
% of Others Students
12%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in St. Louis County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in St. Louis County, MN include Marshall School, Stella Maris Academy, and Stella Maris Academy St. Johns Campus.
How many private schools are located in St. Louis County?
13 private schools are located in St. Louis County.
How diverse are private schools in St. Louis County?
St. Louis County private schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in St. Louis County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in St. Louis County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in St. Louis County?
62% of private schools in St. Louis County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in St. Louis County are often viewed compared to one another?

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