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Best 56085 Minnesota Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 306 students in 56085, MN (there are 2 public schools, serving 562 public students). 35% of all K-12 students in 56085, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top ranked private school in 56085, MN is St. Mary's Catholic School PreK-12.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in 56085, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked 56085 Minnesota Private Schools (2026)

St. Mary's Catholic School PreK-12 Photo
St. Mary's Catholic School PreK-12
Gr: PK-12 | 298 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
104 Saint Marys Street NW
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-4121
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Grace Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students
Alternative School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
710 4th Ave Sw
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7793
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 56085, MN?
The top ranked private schools in 56085, MN is St. Mary's Catholic School PreK-12.
How many private schools are located in 56085?
2 private schools are located in 56085.
What percentage of students in 56085 go to private school?
35% of all K-12 students in 56085 are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 56085?
100% of private schools in 56085 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

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