For the 2026 school year, there are 630 private schools serving 97,248 students in Minnesota (there are 2,772 public schools, serving 875,799 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 $8,839 for elementary schools and $14,463 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Minnesota include Saint John's Preparatory School, Academy Of Holy Angels, and The Blake School/Upper School.
The average acceptance rate is 87% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 23% and the student-teacher ratio is 12:1.
Overview
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
630 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
97,248 Students
5,690,156 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
7,994 Teachers
507,981 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
51%
55%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1297
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,206
$14,930
Average Summer Program Cost
$615
$1,150
Average % on Financial Aid
39%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,996
$7,220
Average Acceptance Rate
87%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$31.81 million
$62.96 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.65
# American Indian Students
625 Students
29,824 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
3,705 Students
264,947 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
4,576 Students
506,920 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
4,218 Students
415,825 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
58,346 Students
2,930,641 Students
% White Students
59%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
194 Students
20,066 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
27,574 Students
1,472,250 Students
% of Others Students
28%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Minnesota Private Schools by County (2026)
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 Saint John's Preparatory School, Academy Of Holy Angels, and The Blake School/Upper School.
How many private schools are located in Minnesota?
There are 630 private schools are located in Minnesota.
How much do private schools cost in Minnesota?
The average private school tuition in Minnesota is $8,839 for elementary schools and $14,463 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, New Dominion School vs. Pacelli Catholic Schools
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