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Shattuck-st. Marys School Top 4 · Oldest Founding Date (MN)

Faribault ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 798 students in Faribault, MN, 18% of all K-12 students in Faribault, MN are educated in private schools versus (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Faribault, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Faribault ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Bethlehem Academy Photo
Bethlehem Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 236 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
105 3rd Ave SW
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-3948
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Faribault Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 165 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
526 4th St Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-7982
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Shattuck-st. Marys School Photo
Shattuck-st. Marys School
Gr: 6-12 | 397 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 17
Episcopal
1000 Shumway Avenue
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-1574
(1)
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Faribault, Minnesota ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Divine Mercy Catholic School Photo
Divine Mercy Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
15 3rd Ave Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-7706
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Faribault, MN ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

3
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
-40.0% (-2 schools) 10-yr
798
Students
-29.4% (-332 students) 10-yr
$22,028
Avg. Tuition
-47.8% (-$20,147) 10-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
+27.3% (+3 students) 10-yr
28%
Students of Color
+47.4% (+9.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-33.3% (-4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Faribault)
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
630 Schools
# Students
798 Students
97,227 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearFaribault, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025266181179
2024272177172
2023269175174
2022267186185
2021267181180
2020221169171
2019231176175
2018237169172
2017245172180
2016245168178
2015226165167
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% Students of Color
28%
23%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearFaribault, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202528%23%34%
202423%22%34%
202318%22%33%
202220%23%33%
202120%23%32%
202043%22%32%
201946%22%31%
201841%20%31%
201719%20%32%
201619%20%32%
201519%20%32%
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0.51
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearFaribault, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20250.510.580.65
20240.500.580.65
20230.420.580.65
20220.600.560.64
20210.600.560.64
20200.620.550.64
20190.630.530.63
20180.640.520.63
20170.500.460.61
20160.500.470.61
20150.430.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
94 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
12%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearFaribault, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202512%4%5%
20249%4%5%
202310%4%5%
202211%4%4%
202111%4%4%
202010%4%4%
201910%3%4%
20189%3%4%
20179%3%4%
20169%3%4%
20159%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
67 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearFaribault, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20258%5%9%
20247%5%9%
20234%5%9%
202221%4%8%
202121%5%9%
202021%5%9%
201920%4%8%
201820%4%8%
20174%3%8%
20164%3%8%
20155%3%8%
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# Black Students
60 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
7%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearFaribault, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20257%4%7%
20246%4%7%
20232%5%8%
20223%4%7%
20213%4%7%
20203%4%8%
20193%4%7%
20183%4%7%
20173%4%7%
20163%4%7%
20153%3%8%
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# White Students
550 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
69%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearFaribault, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202569%59%52%
202469%59%52%
202375%59%52%
202258%61%54%
202158%62%54%
202057%63%54%
201956%65%56%
201855%66%56%
201768%71%58%
201668%71%58%
201574%70%58%
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# 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
31 Students
27,553 Students
% of Others Students
4%
28%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearFaribault, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20254%27%26%
20249%27%26%
20239%26%25%
20227%26%25%
20217%24%25%
20209%23%24%
201911%22%24%
201813%21%23%
201716%18%22%
201616%18%22%
20159%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
97 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearFaribault, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20258:112:111:1
20249:113:111:1
202310:112:111:1
202211:113:111:1
202111:113:111:1
202011:113:112:1
201914:113:112:1
201810:112:112:1
201711:112:112:1
201611:112:112:1
201512:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
51%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearFaribault, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202550%51%55%
202427%50%54%
202327%52%54%
202227%51%54%
202127%52%54%
202050%53%54%
201950%54%53%
201857%53%53%
201763%53%53%
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Average Class Size
14 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearFaribault, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025141715
2024161615
2023161615
2022171615
2021171615
2020171615
2019171615
2018171615
2017161515
2016161515
2015111615
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Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearFaribault, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025101213
2024101212
2023101211
2022101111
2021101111
2020101011
2019101011
2018111011
2017181010
201617910
201517910
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Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26

ACT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearFaribault, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025252626
2024252626
2023252626
2022252626
2021252626
2020252625
2019252625
2018252625
2017242625
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,028
$10,320

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearFaribault, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025$22,028$10,222$15,012
2024$22,028$8,433$13,254
2023$22,028$7,467$12,626
2022$21,768$7,514$12,187
2021$21,768$7,036$11,800
2020$21,713$6,838$11,512
2019$20,963$6,749$11,293
2018$26,753$6,628$11,017
2017$46,800$6,739$10,708
2016$42,175$6,493$10,356
2015$42,175$6,273$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
55%
39%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearFaribault, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202555%39%34%
202455%38%34%
202355%36%34%
201848%34%30%
201748%33%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,265
$2,972

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearFaribault, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025$2,265$3,008$7,073
2024$2,265$2,962$6,930
2023$2,265$2,926$6,469
2018$25,750$3,183$5,456
2017$25,750$3,390$5,319
2016$12,000$3,093$5,105
2015$12,000$3,282$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
17 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
16 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Faribault, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Faribault, MN include Shattuck-st. Marys School, Faribault Lutheran School, and Bethlehem Academy.
How many private schools are located in Faribault?
3 private schools are located in Faribault.
What percentage of students in Faribault go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Faribault are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Faribault?
100% of private schools in Faribault are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

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