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Top 20 Best Minnesota Catholic Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 175 catholic private elementary schools serving 41,651 students in Minnesota. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Minnesota.

The catholic private elementary schools in Minnesota include Benilde-St Margaret's School, Cotter Schools, and Providence Academy.

The average tuition cost is $6,277, which is lower than the Minnesota private elementary school average tuition cost of $8,192.

St. John The Baptist Catholic Montessori School Photo - Learning geometry

Bethlehem Academy Photo - BA is an authentically Catholic 6-12 Dominican prep school located in Faribault, MN.

St. Odilia School Photo - We have an outdoor classroom on our school campus! Teachers can reserve the space to offer a unique, and engaging space for learning.

Notre Dame Academy Photo - Our team of dedicated teachers offers a childcentered education that is authentic, relevant, taught with kindness and inclusiveness, with a commitment to the whole child always remaining Christ centered and focused on academic excellence, social responsibility and spiritual integrity.

St. Timothys Parish School Photo - At St. Timothy's, Our Catholic faith is the center of who we are and all we do. Our focus is providing a nurturing environment where we can meet the individual needs of all our students both academically & spiritually. With small class sizes and dedicated teachers we provide a rigorous academic program where all students can reach their highest potential.

St. Francis Catholic School Photo - a student

St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School Photo

St. John The Baptist Catholic School Photo

Benilde-St Margaret's School Photo - Members of the Class of 2022 process from BSM to this year's convocation ceremony.

John Ireland School Photo - Pastor Todd visiting the third grade. John Ireland School has 7 classrooms (K-6), each equipped with an interactive smart-board.

Sacred Heart School Photo - Sacred Heart School students and faculty

Community of Saints Regional Catholic School Photo

Our Lady Of Peace Photo - Our Lady of Peace Catholic School offers a strong academic and faith-filled education for preschool through eighth grade. We are located in the Lake Nokomis neighborhood of South Minneapolis. We are an accredited school with highly experienced staff, small class sizes, and a commitment to the safety and learning of every child.

Saint John's Preparatory School Photo - Graduation, convocation, and monthly mass are held at the Abbey Church on the campus we share with Saint John's University.

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