For the 2026 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 higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in 56701, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Private Schools in 56701, MN (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Bernard's School
(Catholic)
117 Knight Ave N
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-1539
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-1539
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students Avg. class size: 17 students
15671 158th St NE
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7753
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7753
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Thief River Adventist Christian School
Alternative School (Seventh Day Adventist)
1004 Tindolph Ave S
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 683-1000
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 683-1000
Gr: 5-8 | 5 students
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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