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Best Chaska Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,034 students in Chaska, MN (there are 20 public schools, serving 5,758 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Chaska, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Chaska, MN is Southwest Christian High School.
40% of private schools in Chaska, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Chaska Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Southwest Christian High School
Southwest Christian High School Photo - Front of School
(Christian)
(1)
1981 Bavaria Rd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-0040
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Breakaway Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1661 Park Ridge Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 227-7794
Gr: 5-8 | 199 students
Jonathan Montessori School
Jonathan Montessori School Photo - We sit on 6.5 acres, with opportunities for children to garden, play, run, explore, and learn in nature.
Daycare / Preschool
(5)
112090 Hundertmark Road
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 448-5232
Gr: PK-K | 84 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
St. John's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
300 E 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 448-2526
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Step By Step Montessori Schools at Chaska
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Montessori School
1485 White Oak Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-4456
Gr: PK-K | 110 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Chaska, Minnesota

Chaska, Minnesota Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
217 West 2nd Street
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 227-4010
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Chaska)
This State (MN)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,034 Students
96,841 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
96 Teachers
7,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
50%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
21 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,190
$10,179
Average % on Financial Aid
32%
39%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.58
# American Indian Students
2 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
17 Students
3,706 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
34 Students
4,579 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
18 Students
4,223 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
766 Students
58,399 Students
% White Students
74%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
190 Students
27,372 Students
% of Others Students
18%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Chaska, MN?
The top-ranked private schools in Chaska, MN is Southwest Christian High School.
How many private schools are located in Chaska?
5 private schools are located in Chaska.
How diverse are private schools in Chaska?
Chaska private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Chaska go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Chaska are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chaska?
40% of private schools in Chaska are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Chaska are often viewed compared to one another?

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