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Best Minnesota Alternative Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 alternative private high schools serving 195 students in Minnesota.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Minnesota private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
57% of alternative private high schools in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).

Alternative Private High Schools in Minnesota (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
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
Hope Academy Of Hope Harbor
All-girls | Alternative School (Christian)
Po Box 26
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-4525
Grades: 7-12
| 5 students
Loring Nicollet Alternative School
Alternative School
1925 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 872-3626
Grades: 9-12
| 100 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many alternative private high schools are located in Minnesota?
7 alternative private high schools are located in Minnesota.
How diverse are alternative private high schools in Minnesota?
Minnesota alternative private high schools are approximately 64% minority students, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average of 29%.
What percentage of alternative private high schools are religiously affiliated in Minnesota?
57% of alternative private high schools in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).

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