For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 217 students in Wadena County, MN (there are 17 public schools, serving 4,826 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Wadena County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
Private Schools in Wadena County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart Area School
(Catholic)
324 4th St Ne
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2077
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2077
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students
Overview
This County (Wadena County)
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
217 Students
97,393 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
23%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
12 Teachers
7,972 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
625 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
2 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
106 Students
58,368 Students
% White Students
49%
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
100 Students
27,607 Students
% of Others Students
46%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Wadena County, MN?
2 private schools are located in Wadena County, MN.
What percentage of students in Wadena County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Wadena County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
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