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Best Bemidji 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 517 students in Bemidji, MN (there are , serving 5,539 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Bemidji, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Bemidji, 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 Bemidji, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Bemidji 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Philip's School
(Catholic)
620 Beltrami Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-4938
Gr: PK-8 | 404 students
Bemidji Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
2130 Paul Bunyan Drive Se
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 751-9311
Gr: K-11 | 6 students
Heartland Christian Academy
Heartland Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(1)
9914 Heartland Circle NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 751-1751
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mark Lutheran Elementary School
St. Mark Lutheran Elementary School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2220 Anne St. NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3939
Gr: K-8 | 27 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Bemidji)
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
517 Students
97,393 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
35 Teachers
7,972 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,525
$10,132
Average % on Financial Aid
4%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$900
$2,997
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.58
# American Indian Students
5 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
8 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
394 Students
58,368 Students
% White Students
77%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
81 Students
27,607 Students
% of Others Students
16%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
16 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Bemidji, MN?
The top-ranked private schools in Bemidji, MN is St. Philip's School.
How many private schools are located in Bemidji?
4 private schools are located in Bemidji.
What percentage of students in Bemidji go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Bemidji are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bemidji?
100% of private schools in Bemidji are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Bemidji are often viewed compared to one another?

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