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Best 56601 Minnesota Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 399 students in 56601, MN (there are 21 public schools, serving 5,427 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in 56601, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top ranked private school in 56601, MN is St. Philip's School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in 56601, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked 56601 Minnesota Private Schools (2026)

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St. Philip's School
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
620 Beltrami Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-4938
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Bemidji Christian School
Gr: K-11 | 6 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
2130 Paul Bunyan Drive Se
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 751-9311
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Heartland Christian Academy Photo
Heartland Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 16
Christian
9914 Heartland Circle NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 751-1751
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St. Mark Lutheran Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 33 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
2220 Anne St. NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3939
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 56601, MN?
The top ranked private schools in 56601, MN is St. Philip's School.
How many private schools are located in 56601?
4 private schools are located in 56601.
What percentage of students in 56601 go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in 56601 are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 56601?
100% of private schools in 56601 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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