Saint John's Preparatory School Photo - Saint John's Preparatory School is nestled in 2,900 acres of pristine woods and lakes on the Saint John's University campus in Collegeville, Minnesota.

Best Stearns County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 private schools serving 3,831 students in Stearns County, MN (there are 65 public schools, serving 23,645 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Stearns County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Stearns County, MN include Montessori Of Melrose, Saint John's Preparatory School, and All Saints Academy-st Cloud Campus.
The average tuition cost is $8,028, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $10,179.
96% of private schools in Stearns County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Stearns County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
All Saints Academy-st Cloud Campus
(Catholic)
(1)
1215 11 Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-5295
Gr: PK-6 | 340 students
Cathedral
Cathedral Photo
(Catholic)
(13)
312 N 7th Ave
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 257-2113
Gr: 7-12 | 570 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Granite City Baptist Academy
Granite City Baptist Academy Photo - Academic Excellence in a Christian Atmosphere. Pre-school 4 & Kindergarten 5 through 12th grade.
(Baptist)
1425 County Road 134
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-2801
Gr: PK-12 | 25 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Holy Cross School
(Catholic)
(1)
10672 County Road 8
Kimball, MN 55353
(320) 398-7885
Gr: PK-6 | 34 students Tuition listed
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
231 Sinclair Lewis Ave
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-6535
Gr: K-6 | 265 students
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
160 2nd St. S.
Albany, MN 56307
(320) 845-2011
Gr: PK-6 | 120 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori Of Melrose
Montessori School (Christian)
207 E 5th St N
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-2141
Gr: PK-K | 53 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Boniface School
(Catholic)
501 Main St
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-3541
Gr: PK-6 | 250 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
620 Sundial Drive
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 252-8182
Gr: PK-12 | 249 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
219 2nd St N
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 252-9940
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students
Saint John's Preparatory School
Saint John's Preparatory School Photo - Graduation, convocation, and monthly mass are held at the Abbey Church on the campus we share with Saint John's University.
(Catholic)
2280 Watertower Road
Collegeville, MN 56321
(320) 363-3315
Gr: 6-12 | 271 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sts. Peter & Paul School
(Catholic)
(1)
111 Central Ave No
Richmond, MN 56368
(320) 597-2565
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Classical Academy
(Baptist)
1200 Roosevelt Rd
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 251-4825
Gr: K-9 | 48 students Tuition listed
Children's Day Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
3124 Southway Dr
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 251-0865
Gr: PK-K | 47 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Dei Spring Academy
(Other Lutheran)
418 5th Avenue S
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-7700
Gr: NS-PK
Holy Innocents School
(Catholic)
1705 County Road 137
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 251-9431
Gr: 1-12 | 12 students
Immaculate Conception Academy
(Catholic)
313 28th Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-4329
Gr: K-11 | 35 students
Prince Of Peace Lutheran School
Prince Of Peace Lutheran School Photo - Learning for Life ~ Centered on Christ
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4770 County Road 120
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-1477
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
106 3rd Ave NE
Freeport, MN 56331
(320) 836-2591
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students Avg. class size: 99 students Tuition listed
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School
(Catholic)
1615 11th Ave S
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 251-1988
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students
St. Johns-st Andrews Catholic School
(Catholic)
115 E County Road 13
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 987-3133
Gr: PK-6 | 43 students
St. Joseph Laboratory School
(Catholic)
32 W Minnesota St
Saint Joseph, MN 56374
(320) 363-7505
Gr: NS-7 | 129 students
St. Mary Help Of Christians School
(Catholic)
24560 County Road 7
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 251-3937
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students
St. Mary's Catholic School
St. Mary's Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
320 5th Ave SE
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-4257
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
St. Robert Bellarmine Academy
St. Robert Bellarmine Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
430 8th Ave S
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 255-0255
Gr: K-12 | 96 students
St. Wendelin School
Montessori School (Catholic)
22776 State Highway 15
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 251-9175
Gr: PK-5 | 81 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Stearns County, Minnesota

Stearns County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2410 1st St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 253-4719
Gr: PK-K | 20 students

Overview

This County (Stearns County)
This State (MN)
# Schools
26 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,831 Students
96,841 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
282 Teachers
7,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
50%
Average Class Size
24 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1340
(Out of 1600)
1285
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,028
$10,179
Average % on Financial Aid
59%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,600
$3,004
Average Acceptance Rate
62%
87%
Average Endowment Size
$31.5 million
$32.72 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.58
# American Indian Students
3 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
121 Students
3,706 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
76 Students
4,579 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
60 Students
4,223 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
2,716 Students
58,399 Students
% White Students
71%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
7 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
835 Students
27,372 Students
% of Others Students
22%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
20 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Stearns County, MN?
The top-ranked private schools in Stearns County, MN include Montessori Of Melrose, Saint John's Preparatory School, and All Saints Academy-st Cloud Campus.
How many private schools are located in Stearns County?
26 private schools are located in Stearns County.
How much do private schools cost in Stearns County?
The average tuition cost is $8,028, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $10,179.
How diverse are private schools in Stearns County?
Stearns County private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Stearns County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Stearns County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Stearns County?
96% of private schools in Stearns County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Stearns County are often viewed compared to one another?

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