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Most Selective Private High Schools in Minnesota

Name: Minnesota Average Acceptance Rate Trends (High School)
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The average private high school acceptance rate in Minnesota is 84% per year (2026-27).

The most selective school in Minnesota is Groves Academy and Breck School, each with an acceptance rate of 50%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MN Schools Ranked: 50
Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 50%–85%
MN School Avg.: 84%
National School Avg.: 84%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MN Schools Ranked: 50
Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 50%–85%
MN School Avg.: 84%
National School Avg.: 84%

Minnesota Average Acceptance Rate (Trends)

Total Growth: +0.0% (+0% since 2015)

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Year	National avg	Minnesota (MN) avg
2025	79%	82% (— 0 pp)
2024	81%	82% (▼ 2 pp)
2023	81%	84% (▼ 2 pp)
2022	81%	86% (▲ 1 pp)
2021	81%	85% (▲ 1 pp)
2020	81%	84% (— 0 pp)
2019	81%	84% (▼ 1 pp)
2018	80%	85% (— 0 pp)
2017	81%	85% (▲ 1 pp)
2016	80%	84% (▲ 2 pp)
2015	81%	82%

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Acceptance Rate Range: 50% 95% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Minnesota average private high schools acceptance rate?

The Minnesota average private high schools acceptance rate is 84% for 2026-27.

What are the most selective private high schools in Minnesota?

The top ranked private high schools in Minnesota include Breck School, Groves Academy and The Blake School (Middle School, grades 6-8).

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