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

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Top Ranked MN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 306 students
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Other Lutheran

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Hillcrest Academy
Pre-K	25
Kind	20
1	20
2	20
3	20
4	20
5	20
6	20
7	20
8	17
9	30
10	20
11	29
12	25

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Grade 9 enrollment highest at 30 students, making it the largest class at Hillcrest Academy.

Year Founded

1916

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Student Body

Total Students

306 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 23%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

40%

Average Class Size

20 students

Average SAT score

1210

(Out of 1600)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

3 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

AP American HistoryAP Art Studio

AP Calculas ABAP English Composition

AP English LanguageAP English Literature

AP European HIstory

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition costs for Preschool-12th grade can be found on the Hillcrest website.

% on Financial Aid

75%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,500

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Mikayla Genereux

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$2 million

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

12 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

FootballGolf

Nordic SkiingSoccer

SoftballTrack and Field

VolleyballWeightlifting

Colors

White, Red

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

16 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Baking ClubBook Club

Chess ClubEvangelism Club

Hiking ClubKnitting Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Advanced Art PortfolioBackyard Worship Praise Team

Competitive Jazz ChoirConcert Band

Concert ChoirFundamentals in Drawing

Jazz BandPottery

Traveling Concert ChoirWorship Arts Praise Team

School Notes

Hillcrest is a Preschool-12th grade school that employs the Classical Model of education within a Christian context. Our approach to Classical Christian education uses students` God-given strengths at each stage of growth to guide learning. Our goal is to equip students with tools for lifetime learning!
Hillcrest students score high on standardized tests and have many opportunities to participate in our nationally recognized STEAM program.Students repeatedly express their satisfaction and ongoing growth.
They receive mentorship support and ongoing encouragement from staff who are trained to engage and support students spiritually and academically. As you pursue the best educational environment for your school aged student, please explore our website and know our admissions office is happy to speak to you and your family.
We have people ready to provide you with even more information who can help you in this vital decision.

We are growing and excited to announce that we are one of the only Classical Christian School in the tri-state area. We specialize in training students to think and reason from a Biblical and classical perspective. Hillcrest students score high on standardized tests and have many opportunities to participate in our nationally recognized STEAM program.Students repeatedly express their satisfaction and ongoing growth. They receive mentorship support and ongoing encouragement from staff who are trained to engage and support students spiritually and academically.As you pursue the best educational environment for your school aged student, please explore our website and know our admissions office is happy to speak to you and your family. We have people ready to provide you with even more information who can help you in this vital decision.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Hillcrest Academy?

The acceptance rate of Hillcrest Academy is 90%, which is lower than the national average of 91%.

What sports does Hillcrest Academy offer?

Hillcrest Academy offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Nordic Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball and Weightlifting. Hillcrest Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for most sports offered.

What is Hillcrest Academy's ranking?

Hillcrest Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Hillcrest Academy?

The application deadline for Hillcrest 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 Minnesota is $8,411 for elementary schools and $14,263 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Minnesota is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).