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Waseca County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 273 students in Waseca County, MN (there are 11 public schools, serving 2,935 public students). 9% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Waseca County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Waseca County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: NS-8 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
501 N Main St
Janesville, MN 56048
(507) 231-6646
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Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-4 | 149 students
Catholic
308 Elm Ave W
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2780
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Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
273 Students
95,890 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
22 Teachers
7,800 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Average Class Size
12 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,175
$8,748
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$2,835
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
91%
Average Endowment Size
$1.5 million
$8.13 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
623 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
3,629 Students
% Asian Students
0%
4%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
4,557 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
3 Students
4,159 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
172 Students
56,990 Students
% White Students
63%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
91 Students
26,314 Students
% of Others Students
33%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Waseca County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Waseca County, MN is Trinity Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Waseca County?
2 private schools are located in Waseca County.
What percentage of students in Waseca County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Waseca County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Waseca County?
100% of private schools in Waseca County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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