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Brightmont Academy - Mendota Heights

720 Main Street, Suite 101
Saint Paul, MN 55118

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Tel: (952) 564-2164

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Brightmont Academy - Mendota Heights Photo #1 - Taking individual courses at Brightmont Academy offers an effective one-to-one instruction alternative for students to learn concepts and skills by progressing at their own pace.

Brightmont Academy - Mendota Heights Photo #2 - "The One-to-One School. One student works with one teacher - all the time!"

Brightmont Academy - Mendota Heights Photo #3 - Full-time, one-to-one instruction provides the right opportunity for 6th to 12th grade students to complete coursework and build self-confidence for lifelong learning success.

Brightmont Academy - Mendota Heights Photo #4 - Tutoring at Brightmont Academy for students in grades 3-12 means one experienced teacher individualizes instruction for one student throughout every learning session.

Brightmont Academy - Mendota Heights Photo #5 - Students say that Brightmont is a fun place to come to school and that learning is enjoyable. Students appreciate that with the one-to-one instruction, their own personal interests can be incorporated into their learning and it makes it more meaningful for them.

Brightmont Academy - Mendota Heights Photo #6 - Brightmont teachers build relationships with students. They are supportive, patient, engaging and have positive attitudes.

Brightmont Academy is an accredited 1st-12th private school providing one-to-one instruction.

One teacher works with one student to individualize learning pace, style, and goals.

Students can enroll in a customized academic program on a flexible schedule and start any time of year, including summer.

Brightmont Academy also offers courses for credit, skill-building programs, tutoring, and test preparation.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
Grades: 1-12
Yearly Tuition: $31,350
Average class size: 1 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

State or regional independent school association
Northwest Association of Accredited Schools

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 1-12

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, High-functioning Autism (such as Asperger’s syndrome), Anxiety disorders, Depression, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, Memory deficits, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Oppositional defiant disorder

Year Founded

1999

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics and Faculty

Average Class Size

1 students

Number of AP/Advanced Courses

13 courses

AP/Advanced Courses

AP Environmental ScienceCalculus AB

ChemistryEng. Language & Comp.

Eng. Literature & Comp.Macroeconomics

MicroeconomicsPhysics B

PsychologySpanish Language

StatisticsU.S. Govt. & Politics

U.S. History

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$31,350

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Tuition Notes

Tuition varies by program: High School Program $31,350, Middle School Program $26,600, Elementary School Program $28,800, tutoring $800, skill building program $900/$1,800. Tuition subject to change.

Summer Program Cost

$1,800

Summer Program Cost Notes

$900 for 10 sessions, $1,800 for 20 sessions. Tuition subject to change.

Admissions Director

Michelle Platt

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: You Matter.

Founded in 1999, Brightmont Academy has helped thousands of young people find alternative paths to becoming successful students. Through our full-time private school, individual courses for credit, and tutoring, Brightmont meets the individualized needs of students with learning difficulties and those seeking greater academic challenges. Our curriculum includes 1st-12th grade courses and tutoring for all subjects, including math, science, English and social studies. We also offer skill-building programs, tutoring, test preparation, Advanced Placement* courses, college credit courses, and summer school opportunities. *Advanced Placement is registered trademark of the College Board.

Source: Verified school update

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How much does Brightmont Academy - Mendota Heights cost?

Brightmont Academy - Mendota Heights's tuition is approximately $31,350 for private students and $1,800 for summer students.

When is the application deadline for Brightmont Academy - Mendota Heights?

The application deadline for Brightmont Academy - Mendota Heights is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
Grades: 1-12
Yearly Tuition: $31,350
Average class size: 1 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Saint Paul, MN is $13,113 for elementary schools and $24,096 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Saint Paul, MN is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).