56701 Minnesota Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 132 students in 56701, MN (there are 5 public schools, serving 1,725 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in 56701, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in 56701, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in 56701, MN (2026-27)

Map of St. Bernard's School
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
117 Knight Ave N
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-1539
St. John Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
15671 158th St NE
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7753
(1)
Map of Thief River Adventist Christian School
Gr: 5-8 | 5 students
Alternative School (Seventh Day Adventist)
1004 Tindolph Ave S
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 683-1000

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in 56701, MN?
3 private schools are located in 56701, MN.
What percentage of students in 56701 go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in 56701 are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 56701?
100% of private schools in 56701 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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