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Best Minnesota Private Schools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 private schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) serving 9,638 students in Minnesota. You can also find more schools membership associations in Minnesota.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Minnesota include Breck School, The Blake School (Middle School, grades 6-8), and The Blake School/Upper School.
The average tuition cost is $26,886, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $10,209.
59% of private schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 17

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 17

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Minnesota (2026)

Mounds Park Academy Photo
Mounds Park Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 88
2051 Larpenteur Avenue E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-5577
(25)
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The Blake School (Middle School, grades 6-8) Photo
The Blake School (Middle School, grades 6-8)
Gr: PK-12 | 1,281 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 20
110 Blake Road S
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-3420
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The Blake School Early Learning Center Photo
The Blake School Early Learning Center
Gr: PK-12 | 1,281 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 10
110 Blake Road South
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-3420
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The Blake School/Upper School Photo
The Blake School/Upper School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,281 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 27
511 Kenwood Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(952) 988-3420
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Breck School Photo
Breck School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,216 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18
Episcopal
123 Ottawa Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(763) 381-8201
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City of Lakes Waldorf School Photo
City of Lakes Waldorf School
Gr: NS-8 | 275 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
2344 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 767-1550
(2)
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Groves Academy Photo
Groves Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
3200 Highway 100 S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 920-6377
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Lake Country School Photo
Lake Country School
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
3755 Pleasant Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 827-3707
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Providence Academy Photo
Providence Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 811 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 26
Catholic
15100 Schmidt Lake Road
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 258-2502
(7)
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Saint John's Preparatory School Photo
Saint John's Preparatory School
Gr: 6-12 | 271 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 30
Catholic
2280 Watertower Road
Collegeville, MN 56321
(320) 363-3315
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Saint Thomas Academy Photo
Saint Thomas Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 604 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 40
All-boys (Catholic)
949 Mendota Heights Road
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651) 683-1516
(3)
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Shattuck-st. Marys School Photo
Shattuck-st. Marys School
Gr: 6-12 | 397 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 17
Episcopal
1000 Shumway Avenue
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-1574
(1)
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Visitation School Photo
Visitation School
Gr: PK-12 | 605 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 24
Catholic
2455 Visitation Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651) 683-1706
(6)
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Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School Photo
Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School
Gr: K-8 | 171 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Jewish
4330 Cedar Lake Road S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 381-3500
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Friends School Of Minnesota
Gr: K-8 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Alternative School (Friends)
1365 Englewood Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 621-8933
(1)
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Talmud Torah Of St. Paul Photo
Talmud Torah Of St. Paul
Gr: K-5 | 21 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Jewish
768 Hamline Avenue S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 698-8807
(4)
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Trinity School at River Ridge Photo
Trinity School at River Ridge
Gr: 6-12 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
601 River Ridge Parkway
Eagan, MN 55121
(651) 789-2894
(19)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Minnesota?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Minnesota include Breck School, The Blake School (Middle School, grades 6-8), and The Blake School/Upper School.
How many private schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) are located in Minnesota?
17 private schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) are located in Minnesota.
How much do private schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) cost in Minnesota?
The average tuition cost is $26,886, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $10,209.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Minnesota?
Minnesota private schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) are religiously affiliated in Minnesota?
59% of private schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).
17
Private Schools
9,638
Students
$26,886
Avg. Tuition
30%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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