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Stillwater Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 752 students in Stillwater, MN, 9% of all K-12 students in Stillwater, MN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
75% of private schools in Stillwater, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Stillwater Private Schools (2026-27)

St. Croix Catholic School Photo
St. Croix Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 324 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
621 3rd St S
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 439-5581
(1)
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Map of Chesterton Academy Of The St. Croix Valley
Chesterton Academy Of The St. Croix Valley
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students
Catholic
1835 Northwestern Blvd
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 504-2638
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St. Croix Montessori Photo
St. Croix Montessori
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
177 Neal Ave N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 436-2603
(2)
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Map of Salem Lutheran School
Salem Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
14940 62nd St N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 439-7831
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Stillwater, MN Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
752
Students
$4,895
Avg. Tuition
22
Avg. Class Size
13%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Stillwater)
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
629 Schools
# Students
752 Students
95,929 Students
% Students of Color
13%
23%
0.52
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
623 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
3,629 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
4,557 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
12 Students
4,159 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
444 Students
56,990 Students
% White Students
59%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
275 Students
26,353 Students
% of Others Students
36%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
41 Teachers
7,800 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
51%
51%
Average Class Size
22 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,895
$8,864
Average % on Financial Aid
65%
39%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
91%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Stillwater, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Stillwater, MN is St. Croix Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Stillwater?
4 private schools are located in Stillwater.
What percentage of students in Stillwater go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Stillwater are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Stillwater?
75% of private schools in Stillwater are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Which private schools in Stillwater are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Stillwater include: Salem Lutheran School vs. St. Croix Montessori, St. Croix Montessori vs. Salem Lutheran School

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