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Best Waseca County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 273 students in Waseca County, MN (there are , serving 2,935 public students). 9% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private schools in Waseca County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Waseca County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: NS-8 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
501 N Main St
Janesville, MN 56048
(507) 231-6646
Map of Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-4 | 149 students
Catholic
308 Elm Ave W
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2780

Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
273 Students
97,227 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
22 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Average Class Size
12 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,175
$8,954
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$2,708
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
90%
Average Endowment Size
$1.5 million
$11.84 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
3 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
172 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
63%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
91 Students
27,553 Students
% of Others Students
33%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Waseca County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Waseca County, MN is Trinity Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Waseca County?
2 private schools are located in Waseca County.
What percentage of students in Waseca County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Waseca County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Waseca County?
100% of private schools in Waseca County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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