St. Francis Xavier Elementary School Photo - In partnership with families and our parish, we foster discipleship, academic excellence, and the development of each child in the light of faith.

Best Wright County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,341 students in Wright County, MN (there are 79 public schools, serving 26,939 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Wright County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Wright County, MN include St. Francis Xavier Elementary School, St. Maximilian Kolbe, and St. Michael Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private schools in Wright County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Wright County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Francis Xavier Elementary School
St. Francis Xavier Elementary School Photo - In partnership with families and our parish, we foster discipleship, academic excellence, and the development of each child in the light of faith.
(Catholic)
219 19th St Nw
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 684-0075
Gr: PK-8 | 346 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Maximilian Kolbe
St. Maximilian Kolbe Photo - 2013 Ride for a Reason Marathon
(Catholic)
(10)
235 Second Street South
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-2528
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Michael Catholic School
(Catholic)
14 Main St N
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-3887
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students
Holy Spirit Academy
(Christian)
(1)
1001 E 7th St Suite 1
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 220-2402
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Lakeside Academy
All-boys (Christian)
100 Garrison Ave Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(612) 238-6710
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Mt. Olive Lutheran School
Mt. Olive Lutheran School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
435 Bridge Ave E
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-2442
Gr: PK-8 | 67 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. James Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1000 6th St
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-2630
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
St. Timothys Parish School
St. Timothys Parish School Photo - At St. Timothy's, Our Catholic faith is the center of who we are and all we do. Our focus is providing a nurturing environment where we can meet the individual needs of all our students both academically & spiritually. With small class sizes and dedicated teachers we provide a rigorous academic program where all students can reach their highest potential.
(Catholic)
215 Division St. E
Maple Lake, MN 55358
(320) 963-3417
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Wright County, MN?
The top-ranked private schools in Wright County, MN include St. Francis Xavier Elementary School, St. Maximilian Kolbe, and St. Michael Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Wright County?
8 private schools are located in Wright County.
How diverse are private schools in Wright County?
Wright County private schools are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Wright County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Wright County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wright County?
100% of private schools in Wright County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Wright County are often viewed compared to one another?

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