For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private elementary schools serving 1,347 students in Brown County, MN.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Brown County, MN include New Ulm Area Catholic Schools, St. Anthony Continuation School, and St. Mary's Catholic School PreK-12.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Minnesota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private elementary schools in Brown County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Top Ranked Brown County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
New Ulm Area Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
600 N Washington St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 354-2719
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 354-2719
Gr: PK-12 | 373 students
St. Anthony Continuation School
(Catholic)
514 N Washington St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 354-2719
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 354-2719
Gr: K-6 | 218 students Tuition listed
104 Saint Marys Street NW
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-4121
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-4121
Gr: PK-12 | 298 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul's Lutheran School![St. Paul's Lutheran School Photo - The main entrance at St. Paul's Lutheran School in New Ulm, MN.]( "St. Paul's Lutheran School Photo - The main entrance at St. Paul's Lutheran School in New Ulm, MN.")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
126 S Payne Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 354-2329
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 354-2329
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Lutheran School
Alternative School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
710 4th Ave Sw
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7793
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7793
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students
New Ulm Christian School
(Baptist)
315 S Payne St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 354-3323
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 354-3323
Gr: 5-11 | 2 students Tuition listed
St. Raphael Elementary School
(Catholic)
20 W Van Dusen St
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4135
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4135
Gr: PK-6 | 84 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Brown County, MN?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Brown County, MN include New Ulm Area Catholic Schools, St. Anthony Continuation School, and St. Mary's Catholic School PreK-12.
How many private elementary schools are located in Brown County?
7 private elementary schools are located in Brown County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Brown County?
Brown County private elementary schools are approximately 2% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Brown County?
100% of private elementary schools in Brown County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
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