Minnehaha Academy - Upper School

I've been a parent of two MA kids since kindergarten, and I can say this school has been a great blessing! MA offers a rare combination: exceptional academics and deep spiritual formation in a nurturing, values-driven environment. The faculty are highly qualified & deeply invested in my kids' holistic growth. They challenge students to think critically and lead with integrity. We have even become personal friends with faculty over the years! The community is wonderful. We've felt seen and supported. The relationships our kids have with teachers, coaches, and peers are shaping them into confident, compassionate young adults. My kids are highly engaged in their academics and extracurriculars. They've grown as leaders and in confidence because of MA—it's been a blessing to see our children grow and accomplish great things! Minnehaha Academy is an extraordinary choice to prepare your child for college and for life while grounding them in strong Christian values and confidence.

I have had 3 kids attend Minnehaha Academy since kindergarten, the youngest graduating this year, 2025. It was different for all the kids, as it should be, but it was great for them individually. I believe teachers are the core of any school; they teach, mentor, guide, support and even take them to lunch to catch up. You can find that here at Minnehaha Academy, people who will take the time to know their students academically, spiritually, and personally. My son, who just graduated, had most of his teachers on his Graduation Open House list because they all played a part in his education, from kindergarten to senior year. Lucky him to be surrounded by teachers/friends for his time at Minnehaha Academy.

We have been so pleased with our experience at MA. The teachers, administrators and staff have done an excellent job of creating a place of belonging for the students. Our children are thriving not only during school hours but also after school in their athletics and art-related endeavors. We're very grateful to have found this school.

We were looking for a school that offered an environment of learning and discussion-based engagement. We found it! While many schools have the capacity to increase the level of course content challenge, we were looking for a learning environment that was challenging, motivating and engaging. We feel this is worth the investment. We are so grateful that our high schooler comes home ready to discuss his classes because he finds the content applicable to his life and what is happening in the world. He is active in his in-class learning and feels such ownership of his school. In addition, he is also able to engage in leadership activities right at school. We value education that cultivates reflection and preparation for his future; we have found that at Minnehaha Academy.

Outstanding elementary curriculum in core academics, the arts, language, and faith. My son's teacher is intelligent, caring and attentive. My son has been tested as "above grade level" in Math and English yet is challenged in his daily lessons. His teacher consistantly assesses her students needs for review, enrichment and challenge. The librarians know each student and create relationships that foster reading enjoyment and development. My son is very happy at Minnehaha Academy. He is never bored, feels safe and has made good friends. Minnehaha is worth exploring for families of all financial means.

As someone who attended Minnehaha Academy for 14 years, I can say that it truly is a place that is founded upon excellent academics, caring community, and staff/teachers that genuinely care very deeply for each student. They look so holistically at each individual, and constantly strive to develop each student to their maximum potential. This includes giving each student the ability to ask questions and walk their own faith journey, no matter what that looks like. I am grateful for the experience I had at Minnehaha Academy and know that my life would not be the same without it. It prepared me to be successful in college, and now as I pursue my Masters Degree, I am still using the tools that I developed while attending Minnehaha Academy. If you want a place for your child to truly belong, this is it.