Mayer Lutheran High School Photo - Many MLHS student, staff, and chaperones participate in a mission trip to Mexico each year.

Top 5 Best Carver County Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 20 private schools serving 4,053 students in Carver County, MN (there are 43 public schools, serving 16,683 public students). 20% of all K-12 students in Carver County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Carver County, MN include Holy Family Catholic High School, St. Hubert Catholic School, and Southwest Christian High School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
67% of private schools in Carver County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Top Ranked Carver County Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Chapel Hill Academy
Chapel Hill Academy Photo
(Christian)
306 West 78th Street
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 949-9014
Grades: NS-8
| 475 students
Emanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
18155 County Road 50
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-2780
Grades: PK-8
| 74 students
Holy Family Catholic High School
Holy Family Catholic High School Photo - Through a wide variety of visual and performing arts including vocal, instrumental and performing art opportunities, students at Holy Family are able to explore heir passion for anything creative.
(Catholic)
8101 Kochia Lane
Victoria, MN 55386
(952) 443-4659
Grades: 9-12
| 517 students
St. Hubert Catholic School
(Catholic)
8201 Main Street
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 934-6003
Grades: PK-8
| 637 students
St. Joseph Catholic School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
41 E 1st St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-4500
Grades: PK-8
| 222 students
Southwest Christian High School
Southwest Christian High School Photo - Front of School
(Christian)
(1)
1981 Bavaria Rd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-0040
Grades: 9-12
| 458 students
Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
601 E 2nd St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 856-1641
Grades: PK-8
| 274 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
209 Bluejay Avenue
Mayer, MN 55360
(952) 657-2339
Grades: PK-8
| 173 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
14735 County Road 153
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-3379
Grades: PK-8
| 76 students
Breakaway Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1661 Park Ridge Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 227-7794
Grades: 5-8
| 199 students
Chanhassen KinderCare
Chanhassen KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
2800 Corporate Place
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 466-2273
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Children Of Tomorrow
Daycare / Preschool
1490 Lake Dr W
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 448-7829
Grades: PK-K
| 80 students
Christ Community Lutheran School
Christ Community Lutheran School Photo - Christ Community Lutheran School 512 Co Rd 10 SE Watertown, MN 55388 Phone: 952-955-1419 Email: office@ccls.net
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
512 County Road 10 SE
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-1419
Grades: PK-8
| 173 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
7805 Great Plains Boulevard
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 934-3221
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
Jonathan Montessori School
Jonathan Montessori School Photo - We sit on 6.5 acres, with opportunities for children to garden, play, run, explore, and learn in nature.
Daycare / Preschool
(5)
112090 Hundertmark Road
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 448-5232
Grades: PK-K
| 84 students
Mayer Lutheran High School
Mayer Lutheran High School Photo - Many MLHS student, staff, and chaperones participate in a mission trip to Mexico each year.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
306 7th Street Northeast
Mayer, MN 55360
(952) 657-2251
Grades: 9-12
| 183 students
Primrose School Of Chanhassen
Daycare / Preschool
8950 Crossroads Blvd
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 934-2590
Grades: NS-K
| 37 students
St. John S Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
27 1st St Nw
Young America, MN 55397
(952) 467-3461
Grades: PK-8
| 91 students
St. John's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
300 E 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 448-2526
Grades: PK-8
| 183 students
Step By Step Montessori Schools at Chaska
Step By Step Montessori Schools at Chaska Photo
Montessori School
1485 White Oak Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-4456
Grades: PK-K
| 110 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Carver County, Minnesota

Carver County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
217 West 2nd Street
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 227-4010
Grades: PK-8
| 82 students
St. Mark Lutheran School (Closed 2006)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Po Box 129 211 Adams Avenue S
New Germany, MN 55367
(952) 353-2464
Grades: PK-8
| 55 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Carver County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Carver County, MN include Holy Family Catholic High School, St. Hubert Catholic School, and Southwest Christian High School.
How many private schools are located in Carver County?
20 private schools are located in Carver County.
How diverse are private schools in Carver County?
Carver County private schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 22%.
What percentage of students in Carver County go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in Carver County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Carver County?
67% of private schools in Carver County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Carver County are often viewed compared to one another?

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