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Best Rice County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private elementary schools serving 1,331 students in Rice County, MN.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Rice County, MN include Faribault Lutheran School, Shattuck-st. Marys School, and Trinity Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Minnesota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
86% of private elementary schools in Rice County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Rice County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bethlehem Academy
Bethlehem Academy Photo - BA is an authentically Catholic 6-12 Dominican prep school located in Faribault, MN.
(Catholic)
105 3rd Ave SW
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-3948
Gr: 6-12 | 236 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
Faribault Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
526 4th St Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-7982
Gr: K-8 | 165 students Tuition listed
Shattuck-st. Marys School
Shattuck-st. Marys School Photo - The Whitney Arch welcomes visitors to the upper school campus
(Episcopal)
(1)
1000 Shumway Avenue
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-1574
Gr: 6-12 | 397 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
10500 215th Street W
Morristown, MN 55052
(507) 685-2200
Gr: K-4 | 16 students Tuition listed
Holy Cross Catholic School
Holy Cross Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
6100 37th St W
Webster, MN 55088
(952) 652-6100
Gr: K-8 | 219 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Prairie Creek Community
Alternative School
27695 Denmark Avenue
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-9640
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Avg. class size: 20 students
St. Dominic Elementary School
(Catholic)
216 Spring St N
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-8136
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Rice County, Minnesota

Rice County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
15 3rd Ave Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-7706
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This County (Rice County)
This State (MN)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,331 Students
84,890 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
128 Teachers
6,702 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
50%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,096
$8,842
Average % on Financial Aid
44%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,265
$2,832
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
535 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
103 Students
3,081 Students
% Asian Students
8%
3%
# Hispanic Students
78 Students
3,208 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
4%
# Black Students
65 Students
3,519 Students
% Black Students
5%
4%
# White Students
775 Students
53,869 Students
% White Students
58%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
156 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
313 Students
22,606 Students
% of Others Students
23%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Rice County, MN?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Rice County, MN include Faribault Lutheran School, Shattuck-st. Marys School, and Trinity Lutheran School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Rice County?
7 private elementary schools are located in Rice County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Rice County?
Rice County private elementary schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Rice County?
86% of private elementary schools in Rice County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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