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Best Clay County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 871 students in Clay County, MN (there are , serving 11,368 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Clay County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Clay County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Park Christian School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 623 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
300 17th Street N.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 236-0500
Map of St. Joseph Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students
Catholic
1005 2nd Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(614) 314-6124

Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
871 Students
97,227 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
60 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
51%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
48%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,800
$2,972

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.58
# American Indian Students
5 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
22 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
612 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
70%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
212 Students
27,553 Students
% of Others Students
24%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
17 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Clay County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Clay County, MN include St. Joseph Elementary School and Park Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Clay County?
2 private schools are located in Clay County.
What percentage of students in Clay County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Clay County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clay County?
100% of private schools in Clay County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Clay County are often viewed compared to one another?

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