For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,079 students in Blue Earth County, MN (there are , serving 9,642 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Blue Earth County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Blue Earth County, MN include St. John's Lutheran School, Immanuel Lutheran School, and Loyola Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private schools in Blue Earth County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other Lutheran and Catholic).
Top Ranked Blue Earth County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Other Lutheran)
421 N 2nd St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-3027
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-3027
Gr: K-12 | 89 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Loyola Catholic School![Loyola Catholic School Photo]( "Loyola Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
145 Good Counsel Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-0600
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-0600
Gr: PK-12 | 610 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 16 Tuition listed
St. John's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
49894 132nd Street
Vernon Center, MN 56090
(507) 549-3036
Vernon Center, MN 56090
(507) 549-3036
Gr: NS-8 | 26 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Christian School![Grace Christian School Photo - Grace East Entrance]( "Grace Christian School Photo - Grace East Entrance")
(Baptist)
600 Lind Street
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-9355
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-9355
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Mount Olive Lutheran School
(Other Lutheran)
1123 Marsh St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-7927
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-7927
Gr: K-8 | 230 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4
Risen Savior Lutheran School![Risen Savior Lutheran School Photo - Risen Savior Lutheran School: "Educating Minds, Nourishing Souls"]( "Risen Savior Lutheran School Photo - Risen Savior Lutheran School: \"Educating Minds, Nourishing Souls\"")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
516 W 7th St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-6624
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-6624
Gr: K-8 | 80 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Blue Earth County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
110 N 5th St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-9344
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-9344
Gr: 5-8 | 125 students
St. Joseph-st John School (Closed 2000)
(Catholic)
820 Hubbell Ave
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-2536
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-2536
Gr: K-3 | 51 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Blue Earth County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Blue Earth County, MN include St. John's Lutheran School, Immanuel Lutheran School, and Loyola Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Blue Earth County?
6 private schools are located in Blue Earth County.
How diverse are private schools in Blue Earth County?
Blue Earth County private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Blue Earth County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Blue Earth County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Blue Earth County?
100% of private schools in Blue Earth County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other Lutheran and Catholic).
Which private schools in Blue Earth County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Blue Earth County include: Risen Savior Lutheran School vs. Mount Olive Lutheran School, St. John's Lutheran School vs. Mount Olive Lutheran School, St. John's Lutheran School vs. Immanuel Lutheran School
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