Best Minnesota Alternative Private Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 alternative private elementary schools serving 662 students in Minnesota.
25% of alternative private elementary schools in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).

Alternative Private Elementary Schools in Minnesota (2024)

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
| 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: 8-12
| 8 students
Metropolitan Open School
Metropolitan Open School Photo - The schoolhouse has a nice and protected backyard where the students are invited to spend their lunch break and daily recess time. The local library and parks are within walking distance and are just some of the places we go on our weekly field trips.
Alternative School
(4)
3390 Library Ln
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 926-5552
Grades: K-8
| 6 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
New Dominion School
Alternative School
1111 28th St NE
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-1843
Grades: 1-12
| 60 students
Northland Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
3686 County Road 8 Se
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 252-5677
Grades: PK-12
| 35 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
Southwestern Youth Services
All-boys | Alternative School
401 W. Luverne St.
Magnolia, MN 56158
(507) 283-4425
Grades: 6-11
| 17 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

How many alternative private elementary schools are located in Minnesota?
12 alternative private elementary schools are located in Minnesota.
How diverse are alternative private elementary schools in Minnesota?
Minnesota alternative private elementary schools are approximately 64% minority students, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average of 21%.
What percentage of alternative private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Minnesota?
25% of alternative private elementary schools in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).

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