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John Ireland School
St. Peter Lutheran School

Saint Peter ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 201 students in Saint Peter, MN, 9% of all K-12 students in Saint Peter, MN are educated in private schools versus (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in Saint Peter, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Saint Peter, MN (2026-27)

John Ireland School Photo
John Ireland School
Gr: PK-6 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Catholic
1801 W. Broadway
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 931-2810
(6)
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St. Peter Lutheran School Photo
St. Peter Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
427 W Mulberry St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 931-1866
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Saint Peter, MN ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

2
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
201
Students
+26.4% (+42 students) 10-yr
$3,028
Avg. Tuition
+27.9% (+$660) 10-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
+7.7% (+1 student) 10-yr
3%
Students of Color
-57.1% (-4.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Saint Peter)
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
630 Schools
# Students
201 Students
97,227 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearSaint Peter, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025101181179
2024101177172
202397175174
202288186185
202175181180
202075169171
201948176175
201848169172
201780172180
201680168178
201580165167
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% Students of Color
3%
23%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaint Peter, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20253%23%34%
20243%22%34%
20233%22%33%
20227%23%33%
20216%23%32%
20206%22%32%
20194%22%31%
20184%20%31%
20177%20%32%
20167%20%32%
20157%20%32%
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0.52
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearSaint Peter, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20250.520.580.65
20240.520.580.65
20230.520.580.65
20220.540.560.64
20210.510.560.64
20200.510.550.64
20190.210.530.63
20180.210.520.63
20170.340.460.61
20160.340.470.61
20150.340.470.61
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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

YearSaint Peter, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20172%3%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
1 Student
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Peter, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20231%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
3 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Peter, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20252%4%7%
20242%4%7%
20231%5%8%
20221%4%7%
20211%4%7%
20201%4%8%
20192%4%7%
20182%4%7%
20171%4%7%
20161%4%7%
20151%3%8%
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# White Students
110 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
55%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Peter, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202555%59%52%
202454%59%52%
202346%59%52%
202251%61%54%
202160%62%54%
202060%63%54%
201989%65%56%
201889%66%56%
201779%71%58%
201679%71%58%
201579%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
87 Students
27,553 Students
% of Others Students
43%
28%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Peter, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202543%27%26%
202444%27%26%
202352%26%25%
202245%26%25%
202136%24%25%
202036%23%24%
20197%22%24%
20187%21%23%
201717%18%22%
201617%18%22%
201517%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
14 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaint Peter, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202514:112:111:1
202414:113:111:1
202315:112:111:1
202211:113:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202012:113:112:1
20198:113:112:1
20188:112:112:1
201714:112:112:1
201614:112:112:1
201514:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
14 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaint Peter, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025141715
2024141615
2023141615
2022141615
2021131615
2020131615
2019131615
2018131615
2017131515
2016131515
2015131615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,028
$10,320

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaint Peter, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025$3,028$10,222$15,012
2024$3,018$8,433$13,254
2023$2,938$7,467$12,626
2022$2,870$7,514$12,187
2021$2,368$7,036$11,800
2020$2,368$6,838$11,512
2019$2,368$6,749$11,293
2018$2,368$6,628$11,017
2017$2,368$6,739$10,708
2016$2,368$6,493$10,356
2015$2,368$6,273$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
10%
39%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2022-2025)

YearSaint Peter, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202510%39%34%
202410%38%34%
202310%36%34%
202210%35%33%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$2,972

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2022-2025)

YearSaint Peter, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025$500$3,008$7,073
2024$500$2,962$6,930
2023$500$2,926$6,469
2022$500$3,207$6,289
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
87%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2022-2025)

YearSaint Peter, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202598%86%81%
202498%91%85%
202398%91%85%
202298%92%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Saint Peter, MN?
2 private schools are located in Saint Peter, MN.
What percentage of students in Saint Peter go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Saint Peter are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Saint Peter?
100% of private schools in Saint Peter are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Which private schools in Saint Peter are often viewed compared to one another?

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