Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,125
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Southwest Mn Christian Schools
About the School
- The mission of Edgerton Christian Elementary School is to glorify God by providing a quality, Christ-centered education based on the infallible Word of God.
- Our desire is to work with the Christian home and the church to nurture covenant children as image bearers of God, thus enabling them through the work of the Holy spirit, to develop a meaningful and productive life of service to God and others.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,125
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Southwest Mn Christian Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1917
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
410 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 23%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Rooted in Christ, Growing in Wisdom, Bearing Fruit to the Glory of God.
- The mission of Edgerton Christian Elementary School is to glorify God by providing a quality, Christ-centered education based on the infallible Word of God. Our desire is to work with the Christian home and the church to nurture covenant children as image bearers of God, thus enabling them through the work of the Holy spirit, to develop a meaningful and productive life of service to God and others.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Southwest Mn Christian Schools cost?
Southwest Mn Christian Schools's tuition is approximately $4,125 for private students.
What is Southwest Mn Christian Schools's ranking?
Southwest Mn Christian Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Southwest Mn Christian Schools?
The application deadline for Southwest Mn Christian Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Southwest Mn Christian Schools is Southwest Mn Christian High School (6.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Free Christian (6.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Marys Catholic School (29.0 miles away)
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Distance: 6.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 11 students
Calvinist
821 4th Ave W
Edgerton, MN 56128
(150) 763-1025
Distance: 6.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students
Sports: 7
Christian
550 W Elizabeth Street
Edgerton, MN 56128
(507) 442-4471
Distance: 29.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 62 students
Catholic
225 6th St
Tracy, MN 56175
(507) 629-3270
Distance: 32.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Catholic
1206 8th Ave
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-5236
Distance: 32.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4
1770 Eleanor St
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-4861
Distance: 6.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students
Sports: 7
Christian
550 W Elizabeth Street
Edgerton, MN 56128
(507) 442-4471
Distance: 33.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 252 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
812 N State Ave
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5591
Distance: 33.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Catholic
602 E 8th St
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5591
Distance: 36.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 3,412 students
804 N 2nd Ave E
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(800) 682-7396
Distance: 36.8 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students
All-girls | Alternative School (Christian)
Po Box 26
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-4525
Distance: 6.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 11 students
Calvinist
821 4th Ave W
Edgerton, MN 56128
(150) 763-1025
Distance: 29.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 62 students
Catholic
225 6th St
Tracy, MN 56175
(507) 629-3270
Distance: 32.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Catholic
1206 8th Ave
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-5236
Distance: 32.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4
1770 Eleanor St
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-4861
Distance: 33.2 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 29 students
Sports: 4
Calvinist
501 S Central Ave.
Hills, MN 56138
(507) 962-3297
Distance: 29.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 62 students
Catholic
225 6th St
Tracy, MN 56175
(507) 629-3270
Distance: 32.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Catholic
1206 8th Ave
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-5236
Distance: 32.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4
1770 Eleanor St
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-4861
Distance: 33.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 252 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
812 N State Ave
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5591
Distance: 33.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Catholic
602 E 8th St
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5591
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Edgerton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
423 1st Ave W
Edgerton, MN 56128
(507) 442-7881
Edgerton, MN 56128
(507) 442-7881
6.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 209 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Edgerton Secondary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
423 1st Ave W
Edgerton, MN 56128
(507) 442-7881
Edgerton, MN 56128
(507) 442-7881
6.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 228 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Pipestone Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 7th St Sw
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-5861
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-5861
11.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 244 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Pipestone Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 7th St Sw
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-5861
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-5861
11.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 302 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Swwc Alc - Pipestone
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1106 7th St Se
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 360-1876
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 360-1876
13 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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