Brightmont Academy - Plymouth Photo - Students say that Brightmont is a fun place to come to school and that learning is enjoyable. Students appreciate that with the one-to-one instruction, their own personal interests can be incorporated into their learning and it makes it more meaningful for them.

Best Hennepin County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 145 private schools serving 30,718 students in Hennepin County, MN (there are 477 public schools, serving 174,585 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Hennepin County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Hennepin County, MN include The Blake School Early Learning Center, The Blake School/Upper School, and Academy Of Holy Angels.
The average tuition cost is $13,044, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $10,222.
47% of private schools in Hennepin County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Hennepin County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2855 Glacier Lane, Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 452-4650
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Minnehaha Academy
Minnehaha Academy Photo
(Christian)
(16)
3100 West River Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 728-7722
Gr: PK-12 | 895 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fusion Academy Minneapolis
Fusion Academy Minneapolis Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.
Alternative School
7545 France Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
Academy Of Holy Angels
Academy Of Holy Angels Photo
(Catholic)
6600 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 623 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 35 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Annunciation Catholic School
Annunciation Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
525 W 54th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 823-4394
Gr: PK-8 | 369 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Ascension Catholic School
Ascension Catholic School Photo - Ascension opened a preschool in 2023. There are 20 scholars enrolled.
(Catholic)
1726 Dupont Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 521-3609
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Benilde-St Margaret's School
Benilde-St Margaret's School Photo - Members of the Class of 2022 process from BSM to this year's convocation ceremony.
(Catholic)
(3)
2501 Highway 100
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 927-4176
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 25 | Extracurrculars: 45 Tuition listed
110 Blake Road S
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-3420
Gr: PK-12 | 1,281 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
110 Blake Road South
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-3420
Gr: PK-12 | 1,281 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
511 Kenwood Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(952) 988-3420
Gr: PK-12 | 1,281 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Breck School
Breck School Photo - Parents and caregivers provide an integral volunteer source for our school community. We believe in a strong home-to-school partnership.
(Episcopal)
123 Ottawa Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(763) 381-8201
Gr: PK-12 | 1,216 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Carondelet Catholic
(Catholic)
(7)
3210 W 51st St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 927-8673
Gr: PK-8 | 399 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Children's Workshop
Montessori School
2190 W Wayzata Blvd
Long Lake, MN 55356
(763) 577-4244
Gr: PK-K | 96 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
City of Lakes Waldorf School
City of Lakes Waldorf School Photo - At City of Lakes Waldorf School, our teachers strive to see and recognize each one of our students, greeting them each morning individually, and working with them over multiple years to build on their unique strengths and meet their individual challenges, giving them the tools they need to thrive.
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
2344 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 767-1550
Gr: NS-8 | 275 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin Cities
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin Cities Photo - Guided by Faith | Prepared for Life | Always Serving Others. Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is the only college and career preparatory high school in the state of Minnesota.
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
2924 4th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 545-9700
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students Avg. class size: 115 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
DeLaSalle High School
DeLaSalle High School Photo - Students learn abroad through the Global Pathways Scholar Program.
(Catholic)
(6)
One DeLaSalle Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 676-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 700 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Excel High School
Excel High School Photo
601 Carlson Parkway, Suite 1250
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 465-3700
Gr: 6-12 | 4,200 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fourth Baptist Christian School
Fourth Baptist Christian School Photo - Fourth Baptist Church & Christian School
(Baptist)
(4)
900 Forestview Lane North
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 417-8240
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Good Shepherd School
Good Shepherd School Photo
(Catholic)
145 Jersey Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(763) 545-4285
Gr: PK-6 | 327 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7
Groves Academy
Groves Academy Photo - Groves Academy is a renowned place of learning that nurtures and encourages brilliance within students with learning challenges. We understand the emotional pain that results when a child is struggling to learn. Our goal is to empower students entering 1st-12th grades to gain the skills and confidence they need to achieve lasting success.
Special Education School
3200 Highway 100 S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 920-6377
Gr: 1-12 | 277 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hand In Hand Christian Montessori
Hand In Hand Christian Montessori Photo - The Pink Tower is one of the many Montessori materials used by our preschool-aged children in our CASA environment.
Montessori School (Christian)
301 Peavey Lane
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 300-7860
Gr: NS-8 | 708 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Heritage Christian Academy
Heritage Christian Academy Photo - Heritage Christian Academy enjoys a 100% graduation rate, with 98% of our students attending Colleges, Universities, Technical and Bible schools worldwide. 2% of our grads choose honorable military service.
(Christian)
(1)
15655 Bass Lake Rd
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 463-2200
Gr: PK-12 | 385 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Name Of Jesus School
Holy Name Of Jesus School Photo
(Catholic)
155 County Road 24
Wayzata, MN 55391
(763) 473-3675
Gr: NS-6 | 454 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Hope Academy
(Christian)
2300 Chicago Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 540-2015
Gr: K-12 | 559 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
The International School Of Minnesota
The International School Of Minnesota Photo - The International School of Minnesota is located on 55 wooded, lake-front acres in Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Daycare / Preschool
6385 Beach Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1835
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lake Country School
Lake Country School Photo - Lake Country School
Montessori School
3755 Pleasant Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 827-3707
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Maranatha Christian Academy
Maranatha Christian Academy Photo
(16)
9201 75th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 488-7900
Gr: PK-12 | 866 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mayflower Early Childhood Center
Montessori School
106 E Diamond Lake Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 825-5914
Gr: PK-K | 98 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Minnehaha Academy - Upper School
Minnehaha Academy - Upper School Photo
(Christian)
(6)
3100 W River Pkwy
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-8321
Gr: PK-12 | 880 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Minnetonka Christian Academy
Minnetonka Christian Academy Photo - As of July 2022, MCA has moved back into our original "big" building on our campus! We are excited to have full use of our gymnasium and original facility once again for the 2022-2023 school year!
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3500 Williston Rd
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 935-4497
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Nativity Of Mary School
Nativity Of Mary School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
9901 E Bloomington Fwy
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 881-8160
Gr: PK-8 | 368 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Notre Dame Academy
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.
(Catholic)
(2)
13505 Excelsior Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 358-3500
Gr: NS-8 | 282 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Grace School
Our Lady Of Grace School Photo
(Catholic)
5071 Eden Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 929-5463
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Pilgrim Lutheran School
(African Methodist Episcopal)
3901 1st Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 825-5375
Gr: NS-8 | 86 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Providence Academy
Providence Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(7)
15100 Schmidt Lake Road
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 258-2502
Gr: PK-12 | 811 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Hennepin County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
150 Railway St E
Loretto, MN 55357
(763) 479-0540
Gr: K-9 | 94 students
Bryant Ave Baptist School (Closed 2025)
Montessori School (Baptist)
5601 Bryant Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 866-2460
Gr: 5-8 | 13 students
2420 Dunwoody Ave
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 471-0023
Gr: K-9 | 66 students
9700 Schreiber Terrace
Minneapolis, MN 55445
(763) 424-0267
Gr: NS-PK
12760 Anderson Lakes Pkwy
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 941-5054
Gr: NS-PK
3050 Fernbrook Lane North
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 553-7960
Gr: NS-PK
18360 Minnetonka Blvd
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 476-4525
Gr: K-7 | 37 students
4500 Clinton Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 825-0809
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students
5224 Minnetonka Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(763) 559-5843
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
471 3rd Street
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 474-4922
Gr: NS-K | 2 students
3946 Wooddale Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 926-2222
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students
Mt. Hope Redemption W Campus (Closed 2023)
Special Program Emphasis (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3601 W Old Shakopee Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 888-1303
Gr: NS-8 | 205 students
Mt. Hope/redemption School (Closed 2006)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
927 E Old Shakopee Road
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 881-0036
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students
3244 34th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 500-8999
Gr: PK-K | 14 students
7031 Halifax Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 503-3333
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
1219 University Ave Se
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 378-1014
Gr: K-12 | 34 students
Timothy Lutheran School (Closed 2006)
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
7814 Minnetonka Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 929-8317
Gr: K-8 | 40 students
4530 Lyndale Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 827-3861
Gr: K-8 | 65 students

Overview

This County (Hennepin County)
This State (MN)
# Schools
147 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
30,718 Students
96,880 Students
% Average Students of Color
35%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
2,767 Teachers
7,904 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
56%
51%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1320
(Out of 1600)
1285
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,044
$10,222
Average Summer Program Cost
$695
$588
Average % on Financial Aid
44%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,910
$3,008
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
86%
Average Endowment Size
$32.46 million
$35.01 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.58
# American Indian Students
300 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,324 Students
3,706 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
2,026 Students
4,579 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
4%
# Black Students
2,011 Students
4,223 Students
% Black Students
6%
4%
# White Students
15,555 Students
58,399 Students
% White Students
48%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
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
11,209 Students
27,409 Students
% of Others Students
35%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Hennepin County, MN?
The top-ranked private schools in Hennepin County, MN include The Blake School Early Learning Center, The Blake School/Upper School, and Academy Of Holy Angels.
How many private schools are located in Hennepin County?
145 private schools are located in Hennepin County.
How much do private schools cost in Hennepin County?
The average tuition cost is $13,044, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $10,222.
How diverse are private schools in Hennepin County?
Hennepin County private schools are approximately 35% minority students, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Hennepin County go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Hennepin County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hennepin County?
47% of private schools in Hennepin County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Hennepin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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