For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 217 students in Wadena County, MN (there are 17 public schools, serving 4,116 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Wadena County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Wadena County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Amish).
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
96,841 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
23%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
12 Teachers
7,914 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
3,706 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
4,579 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
2 Students
4,223 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
106 Students
58,399 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
27,372 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?
5% of all K-12 students in Wadena County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wadena County?
100% of private schools in Wadena County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Amish).
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