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Watonwan County Private Schools

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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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
# Students
106 Students
97,012 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

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

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
0%
4%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
4%
# Black Students
0 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
0%
4%
# White Students
82 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
77%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
13 Students
27,373 Students
% of Others Students
12%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

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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