For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 536 students in 56308, MN (there are , serving 3,846 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in 56308, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in 56308, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top-Ranked 56308 Minnesota 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Marys School
(Catholic)
421 Hawthorne St
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-5861
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-5861
Gr: K-6 | 236 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
300 Lake St
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4842
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4842
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
New Testament Christian School
(Christian)
2505 State Highway 29 N
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4050
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4050
Gr: K-12 | 76 students
56308, Minnesota 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Agnes Elementary School (Closed 2015)
(Catholic)
307 4th Ave West
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 859-2130
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 859-2130
Gr: K-6 | 53 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 56308, MN?
How many private schools are located in 56308?
3 private schools are located in 56308.
What percentage of students in 56308 go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in 56308 are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 56308?
100% of private schools in 56308 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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