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For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 217 students in Wadena County, MN (there are , serving 4,826 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Wadena County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Amish).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s in Wadena County (2026-27)

Map of Green Meadow
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Amish
62843 County Highway 50
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 629-1433
Map of Sacred Heart Area School
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students
Catholic
324 4th St Ne
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2077

Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
217 Students
97,227 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
12 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
625 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
2 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
106 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
49%
59%
# 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
100 Students
27,553 Students
% of Others Students
46%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Wadena County, MN?
2 private schools are located in Wadena County, MN.
What percentage of students in Wadena County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Wadena County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wadena County?
100% of private schools in Wadena County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Amish).

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