For the 2025-26 school year, there are 626 private schools serving 96,880 students in Minnesota (there are 2,723 public schools, serving 870,535 students). 10% of all K-12 students in Minnesota attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $8,882 for elementary schools and $14,788 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Minnesota include The Blake School/Upper School, Breck School, and Academy Of Holy Angels.
The average acceptance rate is 86% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 23% and the student-teacher ratio is 12:1.
Top Ranked Minnesota Private Schools by County (2025-26)
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Minnesota?
The top-ranked private schools in Minnesota include The Blake School/Upper School, Breck School, and Academy Of Holy Angels.
How many private schools are located in Minnesota?
There are 626 private schools are located in Minnesota.
How much do private schools cost in Minnesota?
The average private school tuition in Minnesota is $8,882 for elementary schools and $14,788 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Minnesota?
Approximately 23% of students in Minnesota private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Minnesota go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Minnesota attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Minnesota?
Which private schools in Minnesota are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Minnesota include: Whole Child Montessori School vs. Children's Day Montessori School, Roseville KinderCare vs. Kinderberry Hill Child Development Center I, St. Joseph Elementary School vs. Park Christian School
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