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Martin Luther JR/SR High School
St. Paul Lutheran School

Best Martin County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 458 students in Martin County, MN (there are , serving 3,096 public students). 13% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Martin County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

St. Paul Lutheran School Photo
St. Paul Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
201 Oxford Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-9492
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Map of Fairmont Christian School
Fairmont Christian School
Gr: PK-3 | 54 students
Christian
1125 S State St
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-5513
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Martin Luther JR/SR High School Photo
Martin Luther JR/SR High School
Gr: 7-12 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
315 Martin Luther Drive PO Box 228
Northrop, MN 56075
(507) 436-5249
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Map of St. James Lutheran School
St. James Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
108 S James St
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 436-5547
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Map of St. John Vianney School
St. John Vianney School
Gr: K-6 | 97 students
Catholic
911 S Prairie Ave
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-5304
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Map of St. Paul Lutheran School
St. Paul Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 54 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
114 E 4th St N
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-6541
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Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
6 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearMartin County Total Schools
20256
20246
20236
20225
20215
20205
20195
20185
20175
20165
20155
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# Students
458 Students
97,227 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearMartin County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202576181179
202475177172
202375175174
202281186185
202181181180
202080169171
201999176175
201899169172
201799172180
201699168178
201598165167
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% Average Students of Color
5%
23%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMartin County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20255%23%34%
20245%22%34%
20235%22%33%
20224%23%33%
20214%23%32%
20205%22%32%
20194%22%31%
20184%20%31%
20174%20%32%
20164%20%32%
20154%20%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
46 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMartin County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202512:112:111:1
202412:113:111:1
202312:112:111:1
202211:113:111:1
202111:113:111:1
202011:113:112:1
201913:113:112:1
201813:112:112:1
201713:112:112:1
201613:112:112:1
201513:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
51%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearMartin County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202560%51%55%
202460%50%54%
202350%52%54%
202250%51%54%
202150%52%54%
202050%53%54%
201950%54%53%
201850%53%53%
201750%53%53%
201650%52%52%
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Average Class Size
13 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMartin County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
2025131715
2024131615
2023131615
2022131615
2021131615
2020131615
2019131615
2018131615
2017131515
2016131515
2015131615
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Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearMartin County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202541213
202441212
202341211
202241111
202141111
202041011
201941011
201841011
201741010
20164910
20154910
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Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26

ACT Score Trends (2016-2025)

YearMartin County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
2025242626
2024242626
2023242626
2022242626
2021242626
2020242625
2019242625
2018242625
2017242625
2016242625
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,475
$10,320

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMartin County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
2025$4,475$10,222$15,012
2024$4,475$8,433$13,254
2023$4,475$7,467$12,626
2022$4,475$7,514$12,187
2021$4,475$7,036$11,800
2020$4,475$6,838$11,512
2019$4,500$6,749$11,293
2018$6,500$6,628$11,017
2017$6,500$6,739$10,708
2016$6,500$6,493$10,356
2015$5,950$6,273$9,939
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearMartin County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20250.420.580.65
20240.420.580.65
20230.440.580.65
20220.370.560.64
20210.370.560.64
20200.370.550.64
20190.420.530.63
20180.420.520.63
20170.430.460.61
20160.430.470.61
20150.430.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMartin County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20251%4%5%
20241%4%5%
20232%4%5%
20222%4%4%
20212%4%4%
20202%4%4%
20192%3%4%
20182%3%4%
20172%3%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
10 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMartin County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20252%5%9%
20242%5%9%
20232%5%9%
20222%4%8%
20212%5%9%
20202%5%9%
20192%4%8%
20182%4%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
4,218 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
332 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
72%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMartin County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202572%59%52%
202472%59%52%
202370%59%52%
202278%61%54%
202178%62%54%
202078%63%54%
201972%65%56%
201872%66%56%
201772%71%58%
201672%71%58%
201572%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
114 Students
27,553 Students
% of Others Students
25%
28%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMartin County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202525%27%26%
202425%27%26%
202326%26%25%
202218%26%25%
202118%24%25%
202018%23%24%
201924%22%24%
201824%21%23%
201725%18%22%
201625%18%22%
201525%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Martin County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Martin County, MN is St. Paul Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Martin County?
6 private schools are located in Martin County.
How diverse are private schools in Martin County?
Martin County private schools are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Martin County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Martin County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Martin County?
100% of private schools in Martin County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Martin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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