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Waconia ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 496 students in Waconia, MN, 11% of all K-12 students in Waconia, MN are educated in private schools versus (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Waconia, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Waconia ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
41 E 1st St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-4500
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Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
601 E 2nd St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-4165
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Waconia, MN ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

2
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496
Students
-17.9% (-108 students) 10-yr
$3,400
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
+11.8% (+2 students) 10-yr
4%
Students of Color
-90.0% (-36.0 pp) 10-yr
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-10.5% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Waconia)
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
630 Schools
# Students
496 Students
97,227 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearWaconia, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025248181179
2024248177172
2023295175174
2022295186185
2021249181180
2020249169171
2019341176175
2018302169172
2017302172180
2016302168178
2015302165167
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% Students of Color
4%
23%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaconia, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20254%23%34%
20244%22%34%
202323%22%33%
202228%23%33%
202131%23%32%
202031%22%32%
201920%22%31%
201823%20%31%
201739%20%32%
201639%20%32%
201540%20%32%
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0.51
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearWaconia, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20250.510.580.65
20240.510.580.65
20230.590.580.65
20220.590.560.64
20210.500.560.64
20200.500.550.64
20190.620.530.63
20180.600.520.63
20170.600.460.61
20160.600.470.61
20150.600.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWaconia, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20251%4%5%
20241%4%5%
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# Hispanic Students
8 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWaconia, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20252%5%9%
20242%5%9%
202317%5%9%
202217%4%8%
202121%5%9%
202021%5%9%
201916%4%8%
201818%4%8%
201718%3%8%
201618%3%8%
201518%3%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
4,218 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWaconia, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20231%5%8%
20221%4%7%
20211%4%7%
20201%4%8%
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# White Students
286 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
58%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWaconia, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202558%59%52%
202458%59%52%
202357%59%52%
202257%61%54%
202167%62%54%
202067%63%54%
201949%65%56%
201856%66%56%
201756%71%58%
201656%71%58%
201556%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
198 Students
27,553 Students
% of Others Students
40%
28%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWaconia, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202539%27%26%
202439%27%26%
202325%26%25%
202225%26%25%
202111%24%25%
202011%23%24%
201935%22%24%
201826%21%23%
201726%18%22%
201626%18%22%
201526%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
29 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaconia, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202517:112:111:1
202417:113:111:1
202316:112:111:1
202216:113:111:1
202115:113:111:1
202015:113:112:1
201918:113:112:1
201819:112:112:1
201719:112:112:1
201619:112:112:1
201519:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
6%
51%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaconia, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20256%51%55%
20246%50%54%
20236%52%54%
20226%51%54%
20216%52%54%
20206%53%54%
20196%54%53%
20186%53%53%
20176%53%53%
20166%52%52%
20156%51%52%
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Average Class Size
19 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaconia, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025191715
2024191615
2023191615
2022191615
2021161615
2020161615
2019161615
2018171615
2017171515
2016171515
2015171615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,400
$10,320

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaconia, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025$3,400$10,222$15,012
2024$3,400$8,433$13,254
2023$3,400$7,467$12,626
2022$3,400$7,514$12,187
2021$3,400$7,036$11,800
2020$3,400$6,838$11,512
2019$3,400$6,749$11,293
2018$3,400$6,628$11,017
2017$3,400$6,739$10,708
2016$3,400$6,493$10,356
2015$3,400$6,273$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Waconia, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Waconia, MN include Trinity Lutheran School and St. Joseph Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Waconia?
2 private schools are located in Waconia.
What percentage of students in Waconia go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Waconia are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Waconia?
100% of private schools in Waconia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Waconia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Waconia include: St. Joseph Catholic School vs. Trinity Lutheran School

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