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Steele County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 498 students in Steele County, MN (there are 22 public schools, serving 7,456 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Steele County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Steele County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Marys School
St. Marys School
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students
Catholic
730 S Cedar Ave
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 446-2300
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Map of Eagle Academy
Eagle Academy
Gr: 4-11 | 18 students
Christian
2300 Heritage Place Northwest
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 455-3205
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Map of Owatonna Christian School
Owatonna Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 113 students
Baptist
265 26th St Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 451-3495
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Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
498 Students
97,012 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
31 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
6 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
334 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
67%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
131 Students
27,373 Students
% of Others Students
26%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Steele County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Steele County, MN is St. Marys School.
How many private schools are located in Steele County?
3 private schools are located in Steele County.
What percentage of students in Steele County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Steele County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Steele County?
100% of private schools in Steele County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Steele County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Steele County include: Eagle Academy vs. Owatonna Christian School, Owatonna Christian School vs. Eagle Academy

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