Best Minnesota Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 642 private schools serving 95,535 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 St. Croix Lutheran Academy, Maranatha Christian Academy and Hillcrest Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 91% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 23% and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
68% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Minnesota Private Schools by County (2024)

County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
37
3,937
7%
8
1,724
32%
21
4,040
19%
53
6,503
8%
153
30,771
15%
21
2,875
11%
67
13,117
13%
9
1,836
18%
18
2,410
8%
26
3,537
13%
10
1,703
27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Minnesota?
The best top ranked private schools in Minnesota include St. Croix Lutheran Academy, Maranatha Christian Academy and Hillcrest Academy.
How many private schools are located in Minnesota?
642 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%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Minnesota?
68% of private schools in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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