For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private elementary schools serving 1,331 students in Rice County, MN.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Rice County, MN include Faribault Lutheran School, Bethlehem Academy, and Trinity Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Minnesota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
86% of private elementary schools in Rice County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Rice County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bethlehem Academy![Bethlehem Academy Photo - BA is an authentically Catholic 6-12 Dominican prep school located in Faribault, MN.]( "Bethlehem Academy Photo - BA is an authentically Catholic 6-12 Dominican prep school located in Faribault, MN.")
(Catholic)
105 3rd Ave SW
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-3948
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-3948
Gr: 6-12 | 236 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
Faribault Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
526 4th St Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-7982
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-7982
Gr: K-8 | 165 students Tuition listed
Shattuck-st. Marys School![Shattuck-st. Marys School Photo - The Whitney Arch welcomes visitors to the upper school campus]( "Shattuck-st. Marys School Photo - The Whitney Arch welcomes visitors to the upper school campus")
(Episcopal)
1000 Shumway Avenue
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-1574
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-1574
Gr: 6-12 | 397 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
10500 215th Street W
Morristown, MN 55052
(507) 685-2200
Morristown, MN 55052
(507) 685-2200
Gr: K-4 | 16 students Tuition listed
Holy Cross Catholic School![Holy Cross Catholic School Photo]( "Holy Cross Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
6100 37th St W
Webster, MN 55088
(952) 652-6100
Webster, MN 55088
(952) 652-6100
Gr: K-8 | 219 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Prairie Creek Community
Alternative School
27695 Denmark Avenue
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-9640
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-9640
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Avg. class size: 20 students
St. Dominic Elementary School
(Catholic)
216 Spring St N
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-8136
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-8136
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students Tuition listed
Rice County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15 3rd Ave Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-7706
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-7706
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Rice County, MN?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Rice County, MN include Faribault Lutheran School, Bethlehem Academy, and Trinity Lutheran School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Rice County?
7 private elementary schools are located in Rice County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Rice County?
Rice County private elementary schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Rice County?
86% of private elementary schools in Rice County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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