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Minnesota Private Schools Belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) serving 1,245 students in Minnesota. You can also find more schools membership associations in Minnesota.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) in Minnesota include Groves Academy, Trinity First Lutheran School, and Mounds Park Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
40% of private schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) in Minnesota (2026-27)

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Mounds Park Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 88
2051 Larpenteur Avenue E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-5577
(25)
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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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Trinity First Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1115 E 19th St
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 871-2353
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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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Map of The International School Of Minnesota Llc
The International School Of Minnesota Llc
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students
6385 Beach Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1825
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) in Minnesota?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) in Minnesota include Groves Academy, Trinity First Lutheran School, and Mounds Park Academy.
How many private schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) are located in Minnesota?
5 private schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) are located in Minnesota.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) in Minnesota?
Minnesota private schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) are religiously affiliated in Minnesota?
40% of private schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
5
Private Schools
1,245
Students
$20,003
Avg. Tuition
34%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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