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Best Minnesota Private Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) serving 4,908 students in Minnesota. You can also find more schools membership associations in Minnesota.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Minnesota include Al-amal School, Holy Family Catholic High School, and Concordia Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
69% of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 13

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 13

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Minnesota (2026-27)

Brightmont Academy - Plymouth Photo
Brightmont Academy - Plymouth
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
2855 Glacier Lane, Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 452-4650
(2)
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Al-amal School Photo
Al-amal School
Gr: PK-12 | 393 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
1401 Gardena Avenue NE
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 231-9701
(2)
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Concordia Academy Photo
Concordia Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 346 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 19
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2400 Dale Street N
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 484-8429
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DeLaSalle High School Photo
DeLaSalle High School
Gr: 9-12 | 700 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 30
Catholic
One DeLaSalle Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 676-7600
(6)
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Heritage Christian Academy Photo
Heritage Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 718 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
15655 Bass Lake Rd
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 463-2200
(1)
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Holy Family Catholic High School Photo
Holy Family Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 575 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 23 | Extracurriculars: 35
Catholic
8101 Kochia Lane
Victoria, MN 55386
(952) 443-4659
(1)
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Holy Trinity School Photo
Holy Trinity School
Gr: PK-12 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
110 Winsted Ave W
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 485-2182
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Maranatha Christian Academy Photo
Maranatha Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 866 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 28
9201 75th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 488-7900
(16)
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Pacelli Catholic Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 322 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
311 4th St NW
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 437-3278
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Park Christian School Photo
Park Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 623 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
300 17th Street N.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 236-0500
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St. Paul Preparatory School Photo
St. Paul Preparatory School
Gr: 10-12 | 4 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 13
Specialized Curriculum
380 Jackson Street, Suite 100
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 288-4606
(2)
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Brightmont Academy - Mendota Heights Photo
Brightmont Academy - Mendota Heights
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Specialized Curriculum
720 Main Street, Suite 101
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(952) 564-2164
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Riverside Christian School Photo
Riverside Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 216 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
610 2nd Ave NE
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1770
(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Minnesota?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Minnesota include Al-amal School, Holy Family Catholic High School, and Concordia Academy.
How many private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in Minnesota?
13 private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in Minnesota.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Minnesota?
Minnesota private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are approximately 36% minority students, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are religiously affiliated in Minnesota?
69% of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
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Students
$19,521
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36%
Students of Color
13:1
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