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Best Minnesota Private Schools Belonging to Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod School Accreditation (WELSSA)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools belonging to Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod School Accreditation (WELSSA) serving 832 students in Minnesota. You can also find more schools membership associations in Minnesota.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod School Accreditation (WELSSA) in Minnesota include St. Pauls Lutheran School, St. John Lutheran School, and St. Pauls Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools belonging to Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod School Accreditation (WELSSA) in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod School Accreditation (WELSSA) in Minnesota (2026-27)

St. John Lutheran School Photo
St. John Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 1
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
34719 County Hwy 24
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 617-3002
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Map of St. Pauls Lutheran School
St. Pauls Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
510 West Adams St.
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2397
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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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Bloomington Lutheran School Photo
Bloomington Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
10600 Bloomington Ferry Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55438
(952) 941-9047
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Good Shepherd Lutheran School Photo
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
151 County Rd. 42 E.
Burnsville, MN 55306
(952) 432-5527
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Risen Savior Lutheran School Photo
Risen Savior Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 65 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
516 W 7th St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-6624
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St. Peter Lutheran School Photo
St. Peter Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
427 W Mulberry St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 931-1866
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod School Accreditation (WELSSA) in Minnesota?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod School Accreditation (WELSSA) in Minnesota include St. Pauls Lutheran School, St. John Lutheran School, and St. Pauls Lutheran School.
How many private schools belonging to Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod School Accreditation (WELSSA) are located in Minnesota?
7 private schools belonging to Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod School Accreditation (WELSSA) are located in Minnesota.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod School Accreditation (WELSSA) in Minnesota?
Minnesota private schools belonging to Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod School Accreditation (WELSSA) are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod School Accreditation (WELSSA) are religiously affiliated in Minnesota?
100% of private schools belonging to Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod School Accreditation (WELSSA) in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
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