Grace Lutheran School Photo - Each year students present a play during the last week of school.

Best Anoka County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 private elementary schools serving 3,906 students in Anoka County, MN.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Anoka County, MN include Al-amal School, Legacy Christian Academy, and Epiphany Catholic School.
The average tuition cost is $6,949, which is lower than the Minnesota private elementary school average tuition cost of $8,823.
81% of private elementary schools in Anoka County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Anoka County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Al-amal School
Al-amal School Photo
(2)
1401 Gardena Avenue NE
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 231-9701
Gr: PK-12 | 393 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Acceptance rate listed
Crown Christian School
Crown Christian School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7515 269th Ave Nw
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 856-2099
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Epiphany Catholic School
Epiphany Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
11001 Hanson Blvd Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 754-1750
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Legacy Christian Academy
Legacy Christian Academy Photo - Legacy Lions Baseball | 2017 State Class A 2nd Place
(Christian)
3037 Bunker Lake Blvd NW
Andover, MN 55304
(763) 427-4595
Gr: PK-12 | 897 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Stephen School
(Catholic)
506 Jackson St
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 421-3236
Gr: PK-8 | 387 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Al-israa Academy
(Islamic)
6875 Hwy 65 Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 710-7233
Gr: PK-4 | 46 students
Anoka Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1035 Lincoln St
Anoka, MN 55303
(419) 566-7741
Gr: K-7 | 12 students
Avail Academy Blaine
Avail Academy Blaine Photo - We create opportunities for older students to pour into the younger students on a weekly basis.
(Christian)
(1)
8966 Pierce St NE
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 785-0135
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Cross Of Christ Lutheran School
Cross Of Christ Lutheran School Photo - Cougar Athletics include; Basketball, Soccer, Cheerleading, Volleyball, Cross Country, and Track & Field
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(5)
9931 Foley Blvd Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 786-0637
Gr: K-8 | 89 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gentry Academy
1700 105th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55449
(651) 604-8300
Gr: 5-12 | 120 students
Grace Lutheran School
Grace Lutheran School Photo - Each year students present a play during the last week of school.
(Other Lutheran)
460 75th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 784-6340
Gr: K-8 | 28 students Avg. class size: 3 students
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
4030 Jackson St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 788-9065
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Academy
(Catholic)
777 221st Ave Nw
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 753-8614
Gr: K-12 | 86 students Tuition listed
1390 Paul Pkwy Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 862-7643
Gr: PK-3 | 93 students
Montessori Renaissance Academy
Montessori School
(1)
1333 5th Ave. S.
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 323-0741
Gr: NS-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Northside Christian School
Northside Christian School Photo
(Christian)
804 131st Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 755-3993
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Prince Of Peace Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7700 Monroe Street Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 786-1755
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students
St. Francis Christian School
(Baptist)
(4)
22940 Saint Francis Blvd Nw
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-1230
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3812 229th Ave NW
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(612) 708-7323
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Way Of The Shepherd Catholic Montessori
The Way Of The Shepherd Catholic Montessori Photo
Montessori School (Catholic)
(1)
13200 Central Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 862-9110
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Woodcrest Baptist Academy
Woodcrest Baptist Academy Photo - Soccer
(Baptist)
6875 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 571-6410
Gr: PK-12 | 215 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Anoka County, Minnesota

Anoka County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1800 Coon Rapids Blvd. NW
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 755-0010
Gr: NS-PK
11164 Hanson Blvd Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 755-1278
Gr: K-11 | 21 students

Overview

This County (Anoka County)
This State (MN)
# Schools
21 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,906 Students
84,615 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
311 Teachers
6,646 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
49%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,949
$8,823
Average Summer Program Cost
$40
$483
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,473
$2,838
Average Acceptance Rate
89%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$34.54 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.55
# American Indian Students
2 Students
535 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
99 Students
3,082 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
134 Students
3,209 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
264 Students
3,524 Students
% Black Students
7%
4%
# White Students
2,515 Students
53,919 Students
% White Students
63%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
156 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
988 Students
22,436 Students
% of Others Students
25%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Anoka County, MN?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Anoka County, MN include Al-amal School, Legacy Christian Academy, and Epiphany Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Anoka County?
21 private elementary schools are located in Anoka County.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Anoka County?
The average tuition cost is $6,949, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $8,823.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Anoka County?
Anoka County private elementary schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Anoka County?
81% of private elementary schools in Anoka County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private elementary schools in Anoka County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Anoka County include: Northside Christian School vs. Legacy Christian Academy

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