For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 136 students in 56701, MN (there are , serving 1,811 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in 56701, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private schools in 56701, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in 56701, MN (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Bernard's School
(Catholic)
117 Knight Ave N
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-1539
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-1539
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students Avg. class size: 17 students
15671 158th St NE
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7753
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7753
Gr: PK-8 | 27 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Thief River Adventist Christian School
Alternative School (Seventh Day Adventist)
1004 Tindolph Ave S
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 683-1000
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 683-1000
Gr: 5-8 | 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in 56701, MN?
3 private schools are located in 56701, MN.
What percentage of students in 56701 go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in 56701 are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 56701?
100% of private schools in 56701 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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