St. Felix School Photo

Best Wabasha County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 249 students in Wabasha County, MN (there are 9 public schools, serving 3,481 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Wabasha County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Wabasha County, MN include St. Felix School and St. Johns Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in Wabasha County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Wabasha County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Felix School
St. Felix School Photo
(Catholic)
130 East Third Street
Wabasha, MN 55981
(651) 565-4446
Gr: PK-6 | 96 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Johns Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
516 W Chestnut St
Lake City, MN 55041
(651) 345-4092
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
30 S Wabasha
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-2108
Gr: PK-8 | 67 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Wabasha County)
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
249 Students
97,393 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
23 Teachers
7,972 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
51%
Average Class Size
13 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,905
$10,132
Average % on Financial Aid
31%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$970
$2,997
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
2 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
147 Students
58,368 Students
% White Students
59%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
96 Students
27,607 Students
% of Others Students
38%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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