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Waconia Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 496 students in Waconia, MN, 11% of all K-12 students in Waconia, MN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Waconia, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Waconia Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
41 E 1st St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-4500
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Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
601 E 2nd St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-4165
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Waconia, MN Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
496
Students
$3,400
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
4%
Students of Color
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Category
This Town (Waconia)
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
629 Schools
# Students
496 Students
95,929 Students
% Students of Color
4%
23%
0.51
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
623 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
3,629 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
4,557 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
1 Student
4,159 Students
% Black Students
<1%
4%
# White Students
286 Students
56,990 Students
% White Students
58%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
198 Students
26,353 Students
% of Others Students
40%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
29 Teachers
7,800 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
6%
51%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,400
$8,864
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Waconia, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Waconia, MN include St. Joseph Catholic School and Trinity Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Waconia?
2 private schools are located in Waconia.
What percentage of students in Waconia go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Waconia are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Waconia?
100% of private schools in Waconia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Waconia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Waconia include: St. Joseph Catholic School vs. Trinity Lutheran School

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