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56537 Minnesota Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 484 students in 56537, MN (there are 15 public schools, serving 3,260 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in 56537, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top ranked private school in 56537, MN is Hillcrest Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in 56537, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other Lutheran and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked 56537 Minnesota Private Schools (2026-27)

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Hillcrest Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 306 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 16
Other Lutheran
610 Hillcrest Drive
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3371
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Map of Our Lady Of Victory Elementary School
Our Lady Of Victory Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students
Catholic
426 W Cavour Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-6661
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Map of Preschool at Trinity / Trinity Lutheran School
Preschool at Trinity / Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: NS | 21 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1150 W Cavour Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-5847
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56537, Minnesota Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Twin Oaks School
Twin Oaks School
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
402 Western Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-6035
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 56537, MN?
The top ranked private schools in 56537, MN is Hillcrest Academy.
How many private schools are located in 56537?
3 private schools are located in 56537.
What percentage of students in 56537 go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in 56537 are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 56537?
100% of private schools in 56537 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other Lutheran and Catholic).

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