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John Ireland School Photo - Pastor Todd visiting the third grade. John Ireland School has 7 classrooms (K-6), each equipped with an interactive smart-board.

Best Saint Peter 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 201 students in Saint Peter, MN (there are , serving 2,148 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Saint Peter, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in Saint Peter, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

草榴社区 Schools in Saint Peter, MN (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
John Ireland School
John Ireland School Photo - Pastor Todd visiting the third grade. John Ireland School has 7 classrooms (K-6), each equipped with an interactive smart-board.
(Catholic)
(6)
1801 W. Broadway
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 931-2810
Gr: PK-6 | 105 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
St. Peter Lutheran School
St. Peter Lutheran School Photo - 1st day of school 2022 at St. Peter Lutheran School!
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
427 W Mulberry St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 931-1866
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Saint Peter)
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
201 Students
97,227 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
14 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,028
$10,209
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$2,996
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
3 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
110 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
55%
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
87 Students
27,553 Students
% of Others Students
43%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Saint Peter, MN?
2 private schools are located in Saint Peter, MN.
What percentage of students in Saint Peter go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Saint Peter are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Saint Peter?
100% of private schools in Saint Peter are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Which private schools in Saint Peter are often viewed compared to one another?

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