For the 2023-24 school year, there are 9 blue ribbon private schools serving 2,099 students in Minnesota.
The best top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Minnesota include Holy Name Of Jesus School, Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran School and Our Lady Of Grace School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
Top Ranked Minnesota Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2023-24)
School
Location
Students
Year
601 River Ridge Parkway
Saint Paul, MN 55121
(651) 789-2890
Saint Paul, MN 55121
(651) 789-2890
231 students
Year: 1994, 2008, 2019
Holy Name Of Jesus School![Holy Name Of Jesus School Photo Holy Name Of Jesus School Photo]()

(Catholic)
155 County Road 24
Wayzata, MN 55391
(763) 473-3675
Wayzata, MN 55391
(763) 473-3675
454 students
Year: 2008
Our Lady Of Grace School![Our Lady Of Grace School Photo Our Lady Of Grace School Photo]()

(Catholic)
5071 Eden Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 929-5463
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 929-5463
students
Year: 2001, 2009, 2019
Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran School![Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran School Photo - Established and Excelling Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran School Photo - Established and Excelling]()

(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2950 Highway 55
Saint Paul, MN 55121
(651) 454-1139
Saint Paul, MN 55121
(651) 454-1139
156 students
Year: 2006
1320 Mainstreet
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 378-1779
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 378-1779
154 students
Year: 2012, 2014
Maternity Of Mary - St. Andrew School![Maternity Of Mary - St. Andrew School Photo Maternity Of Mary - St. Andrew School Photo]()

(Catholic)
592 Arlington Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 489-1459
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 489-1459
177 students
Year: n/a
638 Mill St
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 474-5812
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 474-5812
116 students
Year: n/a
St. Timothy's Catholic School![St. Timothy's Catholic School Photo - At St. Timothy's, Our Catholic faith is the center of who we are and all we do. Our focus is providing a nurturing environment where we can meet the individual needs of all our students both academically & spiritually. With small class sizes and dedicated teachers we provide a rigorous academic program where all students can reach their highest potential. St. Timothy's Catholic School Photo - At St. Timothy's, Our Catholic faith is the center of who we are and all we do. Our focus is providing a nurturing environment where we can meet the individual needs of all our students both academically & spiritually. With small class sizes and dedicated teachers we provide a rigorous academic program where all students can reach their highest potential.]()

(Catholic)
215 Division St. E
Maple Lake, MN 55358
(320) 963-3417
Maple Lake, MN 55358
(320) 963-3417
146 students
Year: 2021
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Minnesota?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Minnesota include Holy Name Of Jesus School, Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran School and Our Lady Of Grace School.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in Minnesota?
9 blue ribbon private schools are located in Minnesota.
How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in Minnesota?
Minnesota blue ribbon private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 22%.
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