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Trinity Lutheran Church and School Photo - The sun sets at Trinity Lutheran School

Best Nicollet County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 769 students in Nicollet County, MN (there are , serving 3,674 public students). 17% of all K-12 students in Nicollet County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Nicollet County, MN include Immanuel Lutheran School and Trinity Lutheran Church and School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
86% of private schools in Nicollet County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Nicollet County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
50605 478th St
Courtland, MN 56021
(507) 359-2534
Gr: PK-8 | 55 students
Trinity Lutheran Church and School
Trinity Lutheran Church and School Photo - The sun sets at Trinity Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
604 Main St.
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3938
Gr: PK-8 | 47 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Concordia Classical Academy
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2101 Lorray Dr
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 388-4336
Gr: K-7 | 61 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
John Ireland School
John Ireland School Photo - Pastor Todd visiting the third grade. John Ireland School has 7 classrooms (K-6), each equipped with an interactive smart-board.
(Catholic)
(6)
1801 W. Broadway
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 931-2810
Gr: PK-6 | 105 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
Peter Pan Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1500 Edgewood Blvd
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 625-6701
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
St. Peter Lutheran School
St. Peter Lutheran School Photo - 1st day of school 2022 at St. Peter Lutheran School!
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
427 W Mulberry St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 931-1866
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Nicollet County, Minnesota

Nicollet County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
546 Grant Avenue
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 345-6765
Gr: 4-5 | 86 students
1124 N River Dr
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 388-3909
Gr: 5-12 | 14 students

Overview

This County (Nicollet County)
This State (MN)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
769 Students
96,841 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
39 Teachers
7,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
50%
Average Class Size
13 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,950
$10,179
Average % on Financial Aid
8%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$3,004
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
3,706 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
4,579 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
11 Students
4,223 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
589 Students
58,399 Students
% White Students
76%
59%
# 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
153 Students
27,372 Students
% of Others Students
20%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Nicollet County, MN?
The top-ranked private schools in Nicollet County, MN include Immanuel Lutheran School and Trinity Lutheran Church and School.
How many private schools are located in Nicollet County?
6 private schools are located in Nicollet County.
How diverse are private schools in Nicollet County?
Nicollet County private schools are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Nicollet County go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Nicollet County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Nicollet County?
86% of private schools in Nicollet County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Nicollet County are often viewed compared to one another?

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