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Best Minnesota Alternative Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 15 alternative private elementary schools serving 1,065 students in Minnesota.
The top ranked alternative private elementary school in Minnesota is Torah Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 87%.
60% of alternative private elementary schools in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top Ranked Minnesota Alternative Private Elementary Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Fusion Academy Minneapolis
Fusion Academy Minneapolis Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.
Alternative School
7545 France Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Torah Academy
Alternative School (Jewish)
2800 Joppa Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 920-6630
Grades: NS-8
| 313 students
Anchor Academy
All-girls | Alternative School
1569 Cir Dr
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6411
Grades: 8-10
| 6 students
Bemidji Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
2130 Paul Bunyan Drive Se
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 751-9311
Grades: K-11
| 6 students
Brightmont Academy
Alternative School
15624 Pilot Knob Rd #500
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 564-2164
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Friends School Of Minnesota
Alternative School (Friends)
(1)
1365 Englewood Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 621-8933
Grades: K-8
| 146 students
Grace Lutheran School
Alternative School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
710 4th Ave Sw
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7793
Grades: PK-8
| 8 students
Hope Academy Of Hope Harbor
All-girls | Alternative School (Christian)
Po Box 26
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-4525
Grades: 7-12
| 5 students
1390 Paul Pkwy Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 862-7643
Grades: PK-3
| 93 students
Nawayee Center School
Alternative School
2421 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Grades: 7-12
| 50 students
Northland Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
3686 County Road 8 Se
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 252-5677
Grades: PK-12
| 28 students
Prairie Creek Community
Alternative School
27695 Denmark Avenue
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-9640
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
Pyc Alternative Schools
Alternative School
2301 Oliver Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 522-6501
Grades: 6-8
| 202 students
Sunshine House
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
18169 County Road 50
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-9000
Grades: PK-2
| 7 students
Thief River Adventist Christian School
Alternative School (Seventh Day Adventist)
1004 Tindolph Ave S
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 683-1000
Grades: 5-8
| 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Minnesota?
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Minnesota is Torah Academy.
How many alternative private elementary schools are located in Minnesota?
15 alternative private elementary schools are located in Minnesota.
How diverse are alternative private elementary schools in Minnesota?
Minnesota alternative private elementary schools are approximately 40% minority students, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average of 20%.
What percentage of alternative private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Minnesota?
60% of alternative private elementary schools in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).

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