Groves Academy Photo - Groves Academy is a renowned place of learning that nurtures and encourages brilliance within students with learning challenges. We understand the emotional pain that results when a child is struggling to learn. Our goal is to empower students entering 1st-12th grades to gain the skills and confidence they need to achieve lasting success.

Best Minnesota Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Institute for Independent Education (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education serving 1,273 students in Minnesota. You can also find more schools membership associations in Minnesota.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education in Minnesota include Mounds Park Academy, Groves Academy, and Trinity First Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 87%.
40% of private elementary schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Institute for Independent Education in Minnesota (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Mounds Park Academy
Mounds Park Academy Photo - Mounds Park Academy is a PreK-12 independent private school on 32 acres in Saint Paul, Minnesota that has offered a rigorous, college-preparatory experience since 1982. Here, students gain deep, comprehensive content knowledge to prepare them to forever dream big and do right.
(22)
2051 Larpenteur Avenue E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-5577
Gr: PK-12 | 571 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 88 Tuition listed
Groves Academy
Groves Academy Photo - Groves Academy is a renowned place of learning that nurtures and encourages brilliance within students with learning challenges. We understand the emotional pain that results when a child is struggling to learn. Our goal is to empower students entering 1st-12th grades to gain the skills and confidence they need to achieve lasting success.
Special Education School
3200 Highway 100 S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 920-6377
Gr: 1-12 | 277 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity First Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1115 E 19th St
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 871-2353
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Friends School Of Minnesota
Alternative School (Friends)
(1)
1365 Englewood Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 621-8933
Gr: K-8 | 146 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6385 Beach Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1825
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students Tuition listed

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