²ÝÁñÉçÇø

²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Review - Established 2003

Perham ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 249 students in Perham, MN, 13% of all K-12 students in Perham, MN are educated in private schools versus (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Perham, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Perham ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Henrys Area School
St. Henrys Area School
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students
Catholic
253 2nd St Sw
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6190
View Profile
Map of St. Paul's Lutheran School
St. Paul's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-6 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
500 6th Ave SW
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-2300
View Profile

Perham, MN ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

2
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
249
Students
+29.7% (+57 students) 10-yr
$2,700
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
2%
Students of Color
-77.8% (-7.0 pp) 10-yr
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+20.0% (+3.0) 10-yr
Download town snapshot: CSV | XML | JSON Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission.
Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Perham)
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
630 Schools
# Students
249 Students
97,227 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearPerham, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025125181179
2024125177172
2023124175174
2022116186185
2021116181180
2020113169171
2019104176175
2018104169172
201796172180
201696168178
201596165167
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Students of Color
2%
23%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPerham, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20252%23%34%
20242%22%34%
20232%22%33%
20222%23%33%
20212%23%32%
20203%22%32%
20196%22%31%
20186%20%31%
20179%20%32%
20169%20%32%
20159%20%32%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

0.38
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearPerham, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20250.380.580.65
20240.380.580.65
20230.400.580.65
20220.280.560.64
20210.280.560.64
20200.250.550.64
20190.320.530.63
20180.320.520.63
20170.440.460.61
20160.440.470.61
20150.440.470.61
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPerham, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Hispanic Students
2 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPerham, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20251%5%9%
20241%5%9%
20221%4%8%
20211%5%9%
20201%5%9%
20191%4%8%
20181%4%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Black Students
2 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPerham, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20251%4%7%
20241%4%7%
20231%5%8%
20221%4%7%
20211%4%7%
20201%4%8%
20192%4%7%
20182%4%7%
20175%4%7%
20165%4%7%
20155%3%8%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# White Students
189 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
76%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPerham, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202576%59%52%
202476%59%52%
202374%59%52%
202284%61%54%
202184%62%54%
202086%63%54%
201982%65%56%
201882%66%56%
201772%71%58%
201672%71%58%
201572%70%58%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# 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
56 Students
27,553 Students
% of Others Students
22%
28%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPerham, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202522%27%26%
202422%27%26%
202324%26%25%
202214%26%25%
202114%24%25%
202012%23%24%
201914%22%24%
201814%21%23%
201721%18%22%
201621%18%22%
201521%20%21%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
14 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPerham, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202518:112:111:1
202418:113:111:1
202315:112:111:1
202214:113:111:1
202114:113:111:1
202016:113:112:1
201916:113:112:1
201816:112:112:1
201715:112:112:1
201615:112:112:1
201515:112:112:1
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average Class Size
13 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2021-2025)

YearPerham, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025131715
2024131615
2023131615
2022131615
2021131615
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,700
$10,320
Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Perham, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Perham, MN include St. Paul's Lutheran School and St. Henrys Area School.
How many private schools are located in Perham?
2 private schools are located in Perham.
What percentage of students in Perham go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Perham are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Perham?
100% of private schools in Perham are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Recent Articles

When Your Child Outpaces the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Curriculum
When Your Child Outpaces the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Curriculum
Learn what parents can do when a child finishes private school coursework early, including acceleration, curriculum compacting, advanced classes, enrichment, and signs the school needs a new plan.
How Much Teacher Access Does Your Child Get?
How Much Teacher Access Does Your Child Get?
Learn how to evaluate teacher access at private schools, including extra-help time, advising, communication, academic support, and the questions families should ask before choosing a school today.
When a ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Teacher Leaves Midyear
When a ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Teacher Leaves Midyear
When a private school teacher leaves midyear, parents need clear answers. Learn what schools should do, what children may experience, and when a departure signals deeper concerns.
Area schools map

Filter Schools

School Level
Must Offer Grade
Show more
Gender
School Focus
Religious Affiliation
ADD/ADHD Support
Summer Program

Quick Links

SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS:
SCHOOL BY TYPE (MN):
OPEN-HOUSES & JOBS:
PUBLIC & BOARDING SCHOOLS:
PRIVATE SCHOOL DATA: