For the 2026 school year, there are 631 private schools serving 97,393 students in Minnesota (there are 2,722 public schools, serving 870,913 students). 10% of all K-12 students in Minnesota attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $8,757 for elementary schools and $14,329 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Minnesota include Academy Of Holy Angels, Breck School, and The Blake School Early Learning Center.
The average acceptance rate is 87% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 23% and the student-teacher ratio is 12:1.
Overview
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
631 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
97,393 Students
5,701,032 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
7,972 Teachers
507,966 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
51%
55%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1285
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,132
$14,879
Average Summer Program Cost
$588
$1,138
Average % on Financial Aid
38%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,997
$7,130
Average Acceptance Rate
87%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$31.81 million
$61.72 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.65
# American Indian Students
625 Students
29,886 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
3,705 Students
265,088 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
4,576 Students
507,413 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
4,218 Students
416,690 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
58,368 Students
2,933,581 Students
% White Students
59%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
194 Students
20,067 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
27,607 Students
1,472,017 Students
% of Others Students
28%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Minnesota Private Schools by County (2026)
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Minnesota?
The top-ranked private schools in Minnesota include Academy Of Holy Angels, Breck School, and The Blake School Early Learning Center.
How many private schools are located in Minnesota?
There are 631 private schools are located in Minnesota.
How much do private schools cost in Minnesota?
The average private school tuition in Minnesota is $8,757 for elementary schools and $14,329 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Minnesota?
Approximately 23% of students in Minnesota private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Minnesota go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Minnesota attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Minnesota?
Which private schools in Minnesota are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Minnesota include: Whole Child Montessori School vs. Children's Day Montessori School, Roseville KinderCare vs. Kinderberry Hill Child Development Center I, St. Joseph Elementary School vs. Park Christian School
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