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Best Watonwan County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 106 students in Watonwan County, MN (there are 8 public schools, serving 1,993 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Watonwan County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Watonwan County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Pauls Lutheran School
St. Pauls Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 42 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
315 9th St S
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3809
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Map of St. Marys Catholic Elementary School
St. Marys Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 64 students
Catholic
223 1st St Ne
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3324
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Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
2 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearWatonwan County Total Schools
20252
20242
20232
20222
20212
20202
20192
20182
20172
20162
20152
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# Students
106 Students
97,227 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearWatonwan County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202553181179
202453177172
202347175174
202251186185
202151181180
202051169171
201949176175
201849169172
201741172180
201641168178
201541165167
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% Average Students of Color
12%
23%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWatonwan County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202512%23%34%
202412%22%34%
202312%22%33%
202214%23%33%
202114%23%32%
202014%22%32%
201929%22%31%
201829%20%31%
201731%20%32%
201631%20%32%
201531%20%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
10 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWatonwan County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202511:112:111:1
202411:113:111:1
202310:112:111:1
202211:113:111:1
202111:113:111:1
202011:113:112:1
201911:113:112:1
201811:112:112:1
201710:112:112:1
201610:112:112:1
201510:112:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearWatonwan County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20250.380.580.65
20240.380.580.65
20230.380.580.65
20220.380.560.64
20210.380.560.64
20200.380.550.64
20190.370.530.63
20180.370.520.63
20170.530.460.61
20160.530.470.61
20150.530.470.61
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# 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
11 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWatonwan County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202511%5%9%
202411%5%9%
202310%5%9%
20228%4%8%
20218%5%9%
20208%5%9%
201912%4%8%
201812%4%8%
201713%3%8%
201613%3%8%
201513%3%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
4,218 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWatonwan County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20225%4%7%
20215%4%7%
20205%4%8%
20193%4%7%
20183%4%7%
20176%4%7%
20166%4%7%
20156%3%8%
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# White Students
82 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
77%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWatonwan County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202577%59%52%
202477%59%52%
202378%59%52%
202278%61%54%
202178%62%54%
202078%63%54%
201979%65%56%
201879%66%56%
201766%71%58%
201666%71%58%
201566%70%58%
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# 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
13 Students
27,553 Students
% of Others Students
12%
28%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWatonwan County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202512%27%26%
202412%27%26%
202312%26%25%
20229%26%25%
20219%24%25%
20209%23%24%
20196%22%24%
20186%21%23%
201715%18%22%
201615%18%22%
201515%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Watonwan County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Watonwan County, MN is St. Pauls Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Watonwan County?
2 private schools are located in Watonwan County.
What percentage of students in Watonwan County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Watonwan County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Watonwan County?
100% of private schools in Watonwan County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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