For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools serving 1,079 students in Blue Earth County, MN.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Blue Earth County, MN include Loyola Catholic School, Immanuel Lutheran School, and St. John's Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Minnesota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private elementary schools in Blue Earth County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other Lutheran and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Top Ranked Blue Earth County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary 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 elementary schools in Blue Earth County, MN?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Blue Earth County, MN include Loyola Catholic School, Immanuel Lutheran School, and St. John's Lutheran School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Blue Earth County?
6 private elementary schools are located in Blue Earth County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Blue Earth County?
Blue Earth County private elementary schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Blue Earth County?
100% of private elementary schools in Blue Earth County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other Lutheran and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Which private elementary schools in Blue Earth County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary 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
Recent Articles
Paying for ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School: 2025 Family Guide
A 2025 guide to paying for private school, including tuition trends, financial aid, scholarships, and smart budgeting strategies.
Student Success Predictors at Community Colleges
A practical guide to student success predictors at community colleges for private school advisors helping graduates navigate two-year pathways.
Navigating the FAFSA & Financial Aid Timeline for Community College
Learn how to navigate FAFSA and financial aid timelines when starting at community college — from application to disbursement in 2025.
