For the 2025 school year, there are 631 private schools serving 98,634 students in Minnesota (there are 2,732 public schools, serving 870,790 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 $9,010 for elementary schools and $15,055 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Minnesota include The Blake School (Middle School, grades 6-8), The Blake School Early Learning Center, and The Blake School/Upper School.
The average acceptance rate is 86% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 22% and the student:teacher ratio is 13:1.
Top Ranked Minnesota Private Schools by County (2025)
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 (Middle School, grades 6-8), The Blake School Early Learning Center, and The Blake School/Upper School.
How many private schools are located in Minnesota?
There are 631 private schools are located in Minnesota.
How much do private schools cost in Minnesota?
The average private school tuition in Minnesota is $9,010 for elementary schools and $15,055 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Minnesota?
Approximately 22% 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: Roseville KinderCare vs. Kinderberry Hill Child Development Center I, Community Christian School vs. Central Minnesota Christian School, St. Joseph Elementary School vs. Park Christian School
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