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Largest Minnesota Private Elementary Schools

Name: Minnesota Average Students Per School Trends (Elementary)
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The average private elementary school in Minnesota has 203 students (2026-27).

The largest private elementary school in Minnesota is Excel High School, with 4,200 students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MN Schools Ranked: 418
Top 20 Range (Students): 718–4,200
MN School Avg.: 203
National School Avg.: 196

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MN Schools Ranked: 418
Top 20 Range (Students): 718–4,200
MN School Avg.: 203
National School Avg.: 196

Minnesota Average Students Per School (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +12.2% (+22 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Minnesota (MN) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	199	202	▲ +2	▲ +1.0%
2024	192	200	▲ +6	▲ +3.1%
2023	193	194	▼ -13	▼ -6.3%
2022	205	207	▲ +6	▲ +3.0%
2021	201	201	▲ +16	▲ +8.6%
2020	188	185	▼ -9	▼ -4.6%
2019	193	194	▲ +13	▲ +7.2%
2018	190	181	▼ -4	▼ -2.2%
2017	199	185	▲ +5	▲ +2.8%
2016	196	180	▲ +5	▲ +2.9%
2015	183	175	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Minnesota (students range: 718–4,200, avg 203)

School Size Range: 475 4,200 Avg. School Size: 858

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Minnesota average private elementary schools student size?

The Minnesota average private elementary schools student size is 203 for 2026-27.

What are the private elementary schools with the largest student size in Minnesota?

The top ranked private elementary schools in Minnesota include Excel High School, The Blake School (Middle School, grades 6-8) and The Blake School Early Learning Center.

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