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Best Minnesota Private High Schools Belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private high schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement serving 5,178 students in Minnesota. You can also find more schools membership associations in Minnesota.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement in Minnesota include Excel High School and Cotter Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Minnesota private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
50% of private high schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 2

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 2

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement in Minnesota (2026-27)

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Cotter Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 978 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 24
Catholic
1115 W Broadway Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 453-5000
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Excel High School
Gr: 6-12 | 4,200 students
601 Carlson Parkway, Suite 1250
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 465-3700
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement in Minnesota?
The top ranked private high schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement in Minnesota include Excel High School and Cotter Schools.
How many private high schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement are located in Minnesota?
2 private high schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement are located in Minnesota.
What percentage of private high schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement are religiously affiliated in Minnesota?
50% of private high schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
2
Private Schools
5,178
Students
$19,745
Avg. Tuition
37%
Students of Color
28:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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