With a strong commitment to alternative education and serving American Indian youth, Center school evolved from an informal drop-in service to what it is today - an alternative urban high school focusing on American Indian youth in grades 7 through 12.
Many students choose Center School because they value the close relationships with teachers, the emphasis on indigenous education and the many field trips and enrichment opportunities.
Since 1981, NAWAYEE Center School has received accreditation through the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges, the recognized governing body of public and private school certification.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Nawayee Center School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Nawayee Center School?
The application deadline for Nawayee Center School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Nawayee Center School located?
Nawayee Center School is located in the Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 2 other private schools located in Phillips.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Nawayee Center School is Hope Academy (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Trinity First Lutheran School (0.5 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Trinity First Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Grades: PK-8 | 123 students 0.5 miles 1115 E 19th St
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 871-2353
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 871-2353
0.5
PK-8
123
Hope Academy
(Christian)
Grades: K-12 | 540 students 0.6 miles 2300 Chicago Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 540-2000
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 540-2000
0.6
K-12
540
Siembra Montessori / Centro Tyrone Guzman
Montessori School
Grades: PK-K | 30 students 0.6 miles cfischer@centromn.org
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 874-1412
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 874-1412
0.6
PK-K
30
Southside Family Charter School
Special Program Emphasis
Grades: NS-8 | 76 students 1 miles 2123 Clinton Ave So
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-8322
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-8322
1
NS-8
76
Grades: 9-12 | 414 students 1.1 miles 2924 4th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 545-9700
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 545-9700
1.1
9-12
414
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