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Sacred Heart School Photo - 6th grade band students at Sacred Heart School

Best Polk County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 881 students in Polk County, MN (there are , serving 5,077 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Polk County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Polk County, MN is Sacred Heart School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in Polk County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Polk County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School Photo - Sacred Heart School students and faculty
(Catholic)
200 3rd Street NW
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0230
Gr: PK-12 | 514 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cathedral Continuation School
(Catholic)
702 Summit Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-1855
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students Tuition listed
Our Saviors Lutheran Day School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
217 S. Broadway
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5191
Gr: PK-6 | 64 students Tuition listed
Riverside Christian School
Riverside Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
610 2nd Ave NE
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1770
Gr: PK-12 | 216 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This County (Polk County)
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
881 Students
97,227 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
72 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
51%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,315
$10,209
Average % on Financial Aid
48%
39%
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
87%
Average Endowment Size
$8 million
$31.81 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
4 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
363 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
41%
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
495 Students
27,553 Students
% of Others Students
56%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Polk County, MN?
The top-ranked private schools in Polk County, MN is Sacred Heart School.
How many private schools are located in Polk County?
4 private schools are located in Polk County.
What percentage of students in Polk County go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Polk County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Polk County?
100% of private schools in Polk County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?

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