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Minnesota Private Elementary Schools By Tuition Cost

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The average private elementary school tuition in Minnesota is $8,397 per year (2026-27).

The private elementary school with the lowest tuition is Holy Cross School, with a tuition of $1,250.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MN Schools Ranked: 221
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,250–$2,500
MN School Avg.: $8,397
National School Avg.: $10,506

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MN Schools Ranked: 221
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,250–$2,500
MN School Avg.: $8,397
National School Avg.: $10,506

Minnesota Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

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

Total Growth: +24.8% (+$1,766 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Minnesota (MN) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$14,043	$8,882	▲ +$90	▲ +1.0%
2024	$13,682	$8,792	▲ +$295	▲ +3.5%
2023	$13,130	$8,497	▲ +$304	▲ +3.7%
2022	$12,589	$8,193	▲ +$251	▲ +3.2%
2021	$12,335	$7,942	▲ +$181	▲ +2.3%
2020	$12,023	$7,761	▲ +$64	▲ +0.8%
2019	$11,773	$7,697	▲ +$139	▲ +1.8%
2018	$11,504	$7,558	▲ +$161	▲ +2.2%
2017	$11,214	$7,397	▲ +$281	▲ +3.9%
2016	$10,830	$7,116	▲ +$331	▲ +4.9%
2015	$10,424	$6,785	—	—

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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 (tuition range: $1,250–$2,500, avg $8,397)

Tuition Cost Range: $1,250 $2,967 Avg. Tuition Cost: $2,256

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Minnesota average private elementary schools tuition?

The Minnesota average private elementary schools tuition is $8,852 for 2026-27.

What are the private elementary schools with the lowest tuition cost in Minnesota?

The top ranked private elementary schools in Minnesota include Holy Cross School, First Lutheran School and St. James Lutheran School.

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