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Elk River ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 360 students in Elk River, MN, 4% of all K-12 students in Elk River, MN are educated in private schools versus (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
75% of private schools in Elk River, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Elk River ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Solid Rock Christian Academy Photo
Solid Rock Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Pentecostal
11800 196th Avenue NW
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-2816
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Map of My Own Montessori
My Own Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 14 students
Montessori School
1118 4th Street Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(612) 599-2464
(1)
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St. Andrew Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students
Catholic
428 Irving Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-2216
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Map of St. John Lutheran School
St. John Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
9243 Viking Blvd Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-6616
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Elk River, Minnesota ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of Discovery Montessori Academy
Discovery Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 77 students
Montessori School (Christian)
508 Freeport Ave Nw Unit 1
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 631-0202
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Map of Rivers Christian Academy
Rivers Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students
829 School Street Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-6594
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Elk River, MN ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Trends (10-Year)

4
ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s
-33.3% (-2 schools) 10-yr
360
Students
-30.6% (-159 students) 10-yr
$2,850
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
6%
Students of Color
-14.3% (-1.0 pp) 10-yr
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+18.8% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Elk River)
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
630 Schools
# Students
360 Students
97,227 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´

YearElk River, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202590181179
202487177172
202377175174
202292186185
202192181180
202092169171
201993176175
201885169172
201799172180
201687168178
201587165167
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% Students of Color
6%
23%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearElk River, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20256%23%34%
20246%22%34%
20236%22%33%
20228%23%33%
20218%23%32%
20208%22%32%
201910%22%31%
201810%20%31%
20176%20%32%
20167%20%32%
20157%20%32%
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0.50
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearElk River, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20250.500.580.65
20240.490.580.65
20230.520.580.65
20220.520.560.64
20210.520.560.64
20200.520.550.64
20190.520.530.63
20180.540.520.63
20170.510.460.61
20160.520.470.61
20150.520.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%

Percentage of ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Students of American Indian Trends

YearElk River, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20191%2%1%
20181%2%2%
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# Asian Students
2 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearElk River, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20251%4%5%
20231%4%5%
20221%4%4%
20211%4%4%
20201%4%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
7 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearElk River, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20252%5%9%
20243%5%9%
20231%5%9%
20222%4%8%
20212%5%9%
20202%5%9%
20193%4%8%
20182%4%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
5 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearElk River, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20251%4%7%
20241%4%7%
20231%5%8%
20222%4%7%
20212%4%7%
20202%4%8%
20192%4%7%
20182%4%7%
20171%4%7%
20161%4%7%
20151%3%8%
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# White Students
225 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
62%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearElk River, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202563%59%52%
202465%59%52%
202358%59%52%
202259%61%54%
202159%62%54%
202059%63%54%
201962%65%56%
201858%66%56%
201761%71%58%
201659%71%58%
201559%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
121 Students
27,553 Students
% of Others Students
34%
28%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearElk River, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202533%27%26%
202431%27%26%
202339%26%25%
202236%26%25%
202136%24%25%
202036%23%24%
201931%22%24%
201836%21%23%
201736%18%22%
201638%18%22%
201538%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
19 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearElk River, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202519:112:111:1
202415:113:111:1
202315:112:111:1
202219:113:111:1
202119:113:111:1
202019:113:112:1
201917:113:112:1
201817:112:112:1
201717:112:112:1
201616:112:112:1
201516:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearElk River, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025151715
2024151615
2023151615
2022151615
2021151615
2020151615
2019151615
2018151615
2017151515
2016151515
2015151615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,850
$8,954

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearElk River, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025$2,850$10,222$15,012
2024$2,850$8,433$13,254
2023$2,850$7,467$12,626
2022$2,850$7,514$12,187
2021$2,850$7,036$11,800
2020$2,850$6,838$11,512
2019$2,850$6,749$11,293
2018$2,850$6,628$11,017
2017$2,850$6,739$10,708
2016$2,850$6,493$10,356
2015$2,850$6,273$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
90%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearElk River, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202580%86%81%
202480%91%85%
202380%91%85%
202280%92%85%
202180%92%85%
202080%91%85%
201980%90%85%
201880%92%85%
201780%92%85%
201680%91%85%
201580%90%85%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Elk River, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Elk River, MN is Solid Rock Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Elk River?
4 private schools are located in Elk River.
What percentage of students in Elk River go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Elk River are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Elk River?
75% of private schools in Elk River are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Catholic).
Which private schools in Elk River are often viewed compared to one another?

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