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St. Maximilian Kolbe
Mt. Olive Lutheran School
St. Francis Xavier Elementary School

Wright County Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools serving 1,265 students in Wright County, MN.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Minnesota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private elementary schools in Wright County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,265
  • Average Tuition: $3,373
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 27%
  • Acceptance Rate: 99%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 5%
  • View Wright County, MN School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,265
  • Average Tuition: $3,373
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 27%
  • Acceptance Rate: 99%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 5%
  • View Wright County, MN School Trends

Top Ranked Wright County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

St. Francis Xavier Elementary School Photo
St. Francis Xavier Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 346 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
219 19th St Nw
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 684-0075
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St. Maximilian Kolbe Photo
St. Maximilian Kolbe
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
235 Second Street South
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-2528
(10)
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Map of St. Michael Catholic School
St. Michael Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students
Catholic
14 Main St N
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-3887
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Mt. Olive Lutheran School Photo
Mt. Olive Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 9
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
435 Bridge Ave E
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-2442
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Map of St. James Lutheran School
St. James Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1000 6th St
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-2630
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St. Timothys Parish School Photo
St. Timothys Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
215 Division St. E
Maple Lake, MN 55358
(320) 963-3417
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Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
1,265 Students
84,705 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
86 Teachers
6,712 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
21%
50%
Average Class Size
13 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,373
$8,397
Average % on Financial Aid
27%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$2,603
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.55
# American Indian Students
2 Students
535 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
3,116 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
3,210 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
20 Students
3,521 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
912 Students
53,885 Students
% White Students
72%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
156 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
300 Students
22,426 Students
% of Others Students
24%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Wright County, MN?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Wright County, MN include St. Michael Catholic School, St. Maximilian Kolbe, and St. Francis Xavier Elementary School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Wright County?
6 private elementary schools are located in Wright County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Wright County?
Wright County private elementary schools are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Wright County?
100% of private elementary schools in Wright County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Which private elementary schools in Wright County are often viewed compared to one another?

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