For the 2024 school year, there are 640 private schools serving 95,498 students in Minnesota (there are 2,709 public schools, serving 869,202 students). 10% of all K-12 students in Minnesota are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $7,622 for elementary schools and $13,918 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in Minnesota include Maranatha Christian Academy, St. Croix Lutheran Academy and Mounds Park Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 91% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 23% and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
Top Ranked Minnesota Private Schools by County (2024)
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Minnesota?
The best top ranked private schools in Minnesota include Maranatha Christian Academy, St. Croix Lutheran Academy and Mounds Park Academy.
How many private schools are located in Minnesota?
640 private schools are located in Minnesota.
How much do private schools cost in Minnesota?
The average private school tuition in Minnesota is $7,622 for elementary schools and $13,918 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Minnesota?
Minnesota private schools are approximately 23% minority students (view national minority students).
What percentage of students in Minnesota go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Minnesota are educated in private schools (compared to national average of 10%).
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