Groves Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked MN School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-12
Enrollment: 260 students
Yearly Tuition: $38,265
Acceptance rate: 50%
Average class size: 9 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Groves Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 1-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Groves Academy
2	3
3	14
4	26
5	32
6	43
7	47
8	35
9	15
10	11
11	23
12	11

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Grade 6 enrollment peaks at 49 students, the highest grade count in Groves Academy's table.

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

ADHD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, LD in reading, writing, math

Year Founded

1972

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Wed. Jun 9, 2027

Student Body

Total Students

260 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

25%

State avg.: 23%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

50 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

67%

Average Class Size

9 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

List of Courses Offered

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)
Association of LD Schools (ALDS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$38,265

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Summer Program Cost

$2,675

Summer Program Cost Notes

2-8th grade morning program reading, writing, math for 4 weeks, Middle-School Writing and Executive Function afternoon program for 4 weeks.

% on Financial Aid

37%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$19,700

Acceptance Rate

50%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Erica Sutton

Admissions Associate

Aurie Dyer

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

Flag FootballMarksmanship

SnowboardingSoccer

Track and FieldVolleyball

Colors

Blue and White

School Mascot

The Groves Griffin

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

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DramaEnvironmental Club

Ski/Snowboard ClubYearbook Committee

School Notes

Groves Academy is the leading school in the Midwest for students who have learning disabilities such as dyslexia, ADHD, executive function challenges, and other language-based learning disabilities. We are a beacon for students who want to learn but are challenged with a learning disability that affects their academic achievement. We ground everything we do in scientific research and decades of experience, from our curriculum to our class sizes.
Groves teachers, tutors, psychologists, and learning specialists have helped change the lives of thousands of students.
The curriculum at Groves Academy is delivered through evidence-based, multisensory methods that address students' individual needs. Students receive a balance of academic skills, particularly in reading, writing, math, and strategies for success in school, along with a rich array of enrichment and extracurricular clubs and activities, including drama, art, soccer, and basketball.

Groves Learning Organization (GLO) is a non-profit organization that transforms lives through education and iscomprised of three programs:

Groves Academy is the Midwest's leading school for students with learning differences such as dyslexia, ADHD, executive function challenges, and other language-based learning disabilities.We believe every child is capable of brilliance; sometimes, they just need a different path to discover it.
Groves Learning Center supports families and students in the community with diagnostic assessments, tutoring, speech-language evaluation and therapy, ADHD/Executive Functioning coaching, and summer programs for children with learning differences.
Groves Literacy Partnerships shares our evidence-based teaching methods with other schools and teachers in the community to ensure that all students receive literacy instruction grounded in the science of reading.

Groves welcomes families and students of any race, color, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Groves Academy cost?

Groves Academy's tuition is approximately $38,265 for private students and $2,675 for summer students.

What schools are Groves Academy often compared to?

Groves Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Academy by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Groves Academy?

The acceptance rate of Groves Academy is 50%, which is lower than the national average of 91%. Groves Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Minnesota with low acceptance rates.

Does Groves Academy offer a summer program?

Yes, Groves Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Groves Academy offer?

Groves Academy offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Marksmanship, Snowboarding, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Groves Academy's ranking?

Groves Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Groves Academy?

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

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Minneapolis, MN is $11,945 for elementary schools and $19,251 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Minneapolis, MN is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).