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Best Minnesota Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 blue ribbon private high schools serving 1,492 students in Minnesota.
The top-ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Minnesota include Holy Family Catholic High School and Academy Of Holy Angels.
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the Minnesota private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of blue ribbon private high schools in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
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 High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy Of Holy Angels
Academy Of Holy Angels Photo
(Catholic)
6600 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 623 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 35 Blue Ribbon year: 1998 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Family Catholic High School
Holy Family Catholic High School Photo - Students at Holy Family Catholic High School are known, challenged, and inspired to thrive in the classroom, in their faith, and in life.
(Catholic)
(1)
8101 Kochia Lane
Victoria, MN 55386
(952) 443-4659
Gr: 9-12 | 575 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 35 Blue Ribbon year: 2023 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chesterton Academy
Chesterton Academy Photo - We are a joyfully Catholic, classical high school founded through a grass-roots movement of parents in 2008. At Chesterton Academy, our students experience the joy of Christ; they grow in character; they deepen their faith; they learn leadership; and our integrated classical curriculum prepares them for college and for life.
(Catholic)
(2)
1320 Mainstreet
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 378-1779
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 12 Blue Ribbon year: 2012, 2014 Tuition listed
Trinity School at River Ridge
Trinity School at River Ridge Photo
(Christian)
(19)
601 River Ridge Parkway
Eagan, MN 55121
(651) 789-2894
Gr: 6-12 | 152 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 11 Blue Ribbon year: 1996, 2008, 2019 Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Minnesota?
The top-ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Minnesota include Holy Family Catholic High School and Academy Of Holy Angels.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in Minnesota?
4 blue ribbon private high schools are located in Minnesota.
What percentage of blue ribbon private high schools are religiously affiliated in Minnesota?
100% of blue ribbon private high schools in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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