For the 2025 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 1,083 students in 55404, MN.
The top ranked private elementary schools in 55404, MN include City of Lakes Waldorf School, Hope Academy, and Trinity First Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 87%.
40% of private elementary schools in 55404, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked 55404 Minnesota Private Elementary Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2344 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 767-1550
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 767-1550
Gr: NS-8 | 275 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hope Academy
(Christian)
2300 Chicago Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 540-2015
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 540-2015
Gr: K-12 | 559 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Trinity First Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1115 E 19th St
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 871-2353
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 871-2353
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nawayee Center School
Alternative School
2421 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students
Southside Family Charter School
Special Program Emphasis
2123 Clinton Ave So
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-8322
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-8322
Gr: NS-8 | 76 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in 55404, MN?
The top ranked private elementary schools in 55404, MN include City of Lakes Waldorf School, Hope Academy, and Trinity First Lutheran School.
How many private elementary schools are located in 55404?
5 private elementary schools are located in 55404.
How diverse are private elementary schools in 55404?
55404 private elementary schools are approximately 62% minority students, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in 55404?
40% of private elementary schools in 55404 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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