For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 blue ribbon private high schools serving 1,448 students in Minnesota.
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Minnesota include Academy Of Holy Angels and Holy Family Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the Minnesota private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
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 (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy Of Holy Angels![Academy Of Holy Angels Photo]( "Academy Of Holy Angels Photo")
(Catholic)
6600 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-2600
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 - Through a wide variety of visual and performing arts including vocal, instrumental and performing art opportunities, students at Holy Family are able to explore heir passion for anything creative.]( "Holy Family Catholic High School Photo - Through a wide variety of visual and performing arts including vocal, instrumental and performing art opportunities, students at Holy Family are able to explore heir passion for anything creative.")
(Catholic)
8101 Kochia Lane
Victoria, MN 55386
(952) 443-4659
Victoria, MN 55386
(952) 443-4659
Gr: 9-12 | 517 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 35 Blue Ribbon year: 2023 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1320 Mainstreet
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 378-1779
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 378-1779
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 12 Blue Ribbon year: 2012, 2014 Tuition listed
601 River Ridge Parkway
Eagan, MN 55121
(651) 789-2894
Eagan, MN 55121
(651) 789-2894
Gr: 6-12 | 166 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 Academy Of Holy Angels and Holy Family Catholic High School.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in Minnesota?
4 blue ribbon private high schools are located in Minnesota.
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