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New Ulm ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,540 students in New Ulm, MN, 40% of all K-12 students in New Ulm, MN are educated in private schools versus (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in New Ulm, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked New Ulm ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Amazing Grace Virtual Academy
Amazing Grace Virtual Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 361 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
86 Roslyn Rd
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 217-1574
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Map of New Ulm Area Catholic Schools
New Ulm Area Catholic Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 373 students
Catholic
600 N Washington St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 354-2719
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Map of St. Anthony Continuation School
St. Anthony Continuation School
Gr: K-6 | 218 students
Catholic
514 N Washington St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 354-2719
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St. Paul's Lutheran School Photo
St. Paul's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
126 S Payne Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 354-2329
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Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 9
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
45638 561st Ave
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 354-6851
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Map of New Ulm Christian School
New Ulm Christian School
Gr: 5-11 | 2 students
Baptist
315 S Payne St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 354-3323
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New Ulm, MN ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

6
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
+50.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
1,540
Students
+55.9% (+552 students) 10-yr
$10,099
Avg. Tuition
+98.0% (+$4,999) 6-yr
22
Avg. Class Size
+10.0% (+2 students) 10-yr
3%
Students of Color
+50.0% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+21.4% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (New Ulm)
This State (MN)
# Schools
6 Schools
630 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearNew Ulm, MN Total Schools
20256
20246
20235
20226
20216
20206
20194
20184
20174
20164
20154
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# Students
1,540 Students
97,227 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearNew Ulm, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025257181179
2024257177172
2023233175174
2022239186185
2021237181180
2020238169171
2019262176175
2018255169172
2017246172180
2016246168178
2015247165167
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% Students of Color
3%
23%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearNew Ulm, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20253%23%34%
20243%22%34%
202333%22%33%
20221%23%33%
20211%23%32%
20201%22%32%
201929%22%31%
201829%20%31%
20172%20%32%
20162%20%32%
20152%20%32%
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0.16
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearNew Ulm, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20250.160.580.65
20240.160.580.65
20230.570.580.65
20220.160.560.64
20210.140.560.64
20200.150.550.64
20190.510.530.63
20180.490.520.63
20170.060.460.61
20160.060.470.61
20150.060.470.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearNew Ulm, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20251%5%9%
20241%5%9%
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# Black Students
9 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearNew Ulm, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20251%4%7%
20241%4%7%
202333%5%8%
201922%4%7%
201823%4%7%
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# White Students
1,406 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
91%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearNew Ulm, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202591%59%52%
202491%59%52%
202357%59%52%
202292%61%54%
202194%62%54%
202093%63%54%
201966%65%56%
201868%66%56%
201798%71%58%
201698%71%58%
201598%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
101 Students
27,553 Students
% of Others Students
7%
28%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearNew Ulm, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20257%27%26%
20247%27%26%
20239%26%25%
20228%26%25%
20216%24%25%
20207%23%24%
201911%22%24%
20188%21%23%
20172%18%22%
20162%18%22%
20152%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
93 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearNew Ulm, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202517:112:111:1
202417:113:111:1
202313:112:111:1
202213:113:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202013:113:112:1
201915:113:112:1
201815:112:112:1
201714:112:112:1
201614:112:112:1
201514:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
51%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearNew Ulm, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202530%51%55%
202430%50%54%
202330%52%54%
202223%51%54%
202123%52%54%
202023%53%54%
201923%54%53%
201823%53%53%
201723%53%53%
201623%52%52%
201523%51%52%
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Average Class Size
22 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearNew Ulm, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025221715
2024221615
2023221615
2022201615
2021201615
2020201615
2019201615
2018201615
2017201515
2016201515
2015201615
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Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearNew Ulm, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202571213
202471212
202371211
202261111
202161111
202061011
201961011
201861011
201761010
20166910
20154910
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Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearNew Ulm, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025252626
2024252626
2023252626
2022242626
2021242626
2020242625
2019242625
2018242625
2017242625
2016242625
2015242525
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,099
$10,320

Tuition Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearNew Ulm, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025$10,099$10,222$15,012
2024$4,793$8,433$13,254
2023$3,688$7,467$12,626
2022$2,900$7,514$12,187
2021$2,750$7,036$11,800
2020$2,750$6,838$11,512
2019$5,100$6,749$11,293
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Average % on Financial Aid
10%
39%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearNew Ulm, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202510%39%34%
202410%38%34%
202310%36%34%
202221%35%33%
202121%35%33%
202021%35%32%
201921%35%31%
201821%34%30%
201721%33%30%
201621%31%29%
201521%29%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$450
$2,972

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearNew Ulm, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025$450$3,008$7,073
2024$450$2,962$6,930
2023$450$2,926$6,469
2022$450$3,207$6,289
2021$425$3,190$6,055
2020$425$3,236$5,921
2019$400$3,303$5,795
2018$400$3,183$5,456
2017$400$3,390$5,319
2016$400$3,093$5,105
2015$400$3,282$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
89%
87%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearNew Ulm, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202589%86%81%
202492%91%85%
202392%91%85%
202295%92%85%
202195%92%85%
202098%91%85%
201998%90%85%
201898%92%85%
201798%92%85%
201698%91%85%
201598%90%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in New Ulm, MN?
The top ranked private schools in New Ulm, MN include St. Paul's Lutheran School, St. Anthony Continuation School, and Amazing Grace Virtual Academy.
How many private schools are located in New Ulm?
6 private schools are located in New Ulm.
How diverse are private schools in New Ulm?
New Ulm private schools are approximately 3% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in New Ulm go to private school?
40% of all K-12 students in New Ulm are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in New Ulm?
100% of private schools in New Ulm are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

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