For the 2025 school year, there are 66 private elementary schools serving 18,330 students in Minneapolis, MN.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Minneapolis, MN include The Blake School/Upper School, Breck School, and Benilde-St Margaret's School.
The average tuition cost is $12,190, which is higher than the Minnesota private elementary school average tuition cost of $8,894.
Top Ranked Minneapolis Private Elementary Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2855 Glacier Lane, Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 452-4650
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 452-4650
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3100 West River Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 728-7722
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 728-7722
Gr: PK-12 | 895 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fusion Academy Minneapolis![Fusion Academy Minneapolis Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]( "Fusion Academy Minneapolis Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.")
Alternative School
7545 France Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(877) 673-8893
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
1401 Gardena Avenue NE
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 231-9701
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 231-9701
Gr: PK-12 | 393 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Acceptance rate listed
Annunciation Catholic School![Annunciation Catholic School Photo]( "Annunciation Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
525 W 54th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 823-4394
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 823-4394
Gr: PK-8 | 369 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Ascension Catholic School![Ascension Catholic School Photo - Ascension opened a preschool in 2023. There are 20 scholars enrolled.]( "Ascension Catholic School Photo - Ascension opened a preschool in 2023. There are 20 scholars enrolled.")
(Catholic)
1726 Dupont Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 521-3609
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 521-3609
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
2501 Highway 100
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 927-4176
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 927-4176
Gr: 7-12 | 1,059 student Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 25 | Extracurrculars: 45 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
511 Kenwood Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(952) 988-3420
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(952) 988-3420
Gr: PK-12 | 1,307 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Breck School![Breck School Photo - Parents and caregivers provide an integral volunteer source for our school community. We believe in a strong home-to-school partnership.]( "Breck School Photo - Parents and caregivers provide an integral volunteer source for our school community. We believe in a strong home-to-school partnership.")
(Episcopal)
123 Ottawa Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(763) 381-8201
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(763) 381-8201
Gr: PK-12 | 1,216 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3210 W 51st St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 927-8673
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 927-8673
Gr: PK-8 | 399 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Epiphany Catholic School![Epiphany Catholic School Photo]( "Epiphany Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
11001 Hanson Blvd Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 754-1750
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 754-1750
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
900 Forestview Lane North
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 417-8240
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 417-8240
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Good Shepherd School![Good Shepherd School Photo]( "Good Shepherd School Photo")
(Catholic)
145 Jersey Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(763) 545-4285
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(763) 545-4285
Gr: PK-6 | 327 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7
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.]( "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
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 920-6377
Gr: 1-12 | 277 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 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
Lake Country School![Lake Country School Photo - Lake Country School]( "Lake Country School Photo - Lake Country School")
Montessori School
3755 Pleasant Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 827-3707
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 827-3707
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 2 Acceptance rate listed
9201 75th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 488-7900
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 488-7900
Gr: PK-12 | 866 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3100 W River Pkwy
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-8321
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-8321
Gr: PK-12 | 880 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9901 E Bloomington Fwy
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 881-8160
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 881-8160
Gr: PK-8 | 368 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Grace School![Our Lady Of Grace School Photo]( "Our Lady Of Grace School Photo")
(Catholic)
5071 Eden Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 929-5463
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 929-5463
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Pilgrim Lutheran School
(African Methodist Episcopal)
3901 1st Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 825-5375
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 825-5375
Gr: NS-8 | 86 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
15100 Schmidt Lake Road
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 258-2502
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 258-2502
Gr: PK-12 | 811 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Risen Christ Catholic School![Risen Christ Catholic School Photo]( "Risen Christ Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1120 E 37th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 822-5329
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 822-5329
Gr: K-8 | 303 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Charles Borromeo School![St. Charles Borromeo School Photo]( "St. Charles Borromeo School Photo")
(Catholic)
2727 Stinson Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 781-2643
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 781-2643
Gr: PK-8 | 343 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Helena School
(Catholic)
3200 E 44th St
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-9301
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-9301
Gr: NS-8 | 188 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School![St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School Photo]( "St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
9050 93 Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55445
(763) 762-7324
Minneapolis, MN 55445
(763) 762-7324
Gr: PK-8 | 593 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Torah Academy
Alternative School (Jewish)
2800 Joppa Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 920-6630
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 920-6630
Gr: NS-8 | 313 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate 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
8600 Bloomington Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55425
(952) 831-8686
Minneapolis, MN 55425
(952) 831-8686
Gr: PK-12 | 417 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
13200 Central Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 862-9110
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 862-9110
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Agape Child Development Center
Special Program Emphasis (Pentecostal)
2304 Emerson Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 287-9775
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 287-9775
Gr: PK-6 | 124 students
4330 Cedar Lake Road S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 381-3500
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 381-3500
Gr: K-8 | 171 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4015 Inglewood Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 927-5304
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 927-5304
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
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Minneapolis, Minnesota Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bryant Ave Baptist School (Closed 2025)
Montessori School (Baptist)
5601 Bryant Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 866-2460
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 866-2460
Gr: 5-8 | 13 students
Champlin Park KinderCare (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
9700 Schreiber Terrace
Minneapolis, MN 55445
(763) 424-0267
Minneapolis, MN 55445
(763) 424-0267
Gr: NS-PK
Coon Rapids Blvd KinderCare (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool
1800 Coon Rapids Blvd. NW
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 755-0010
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 755-0010
Gr: NS-PK
11164 Hanson Blvd Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 755-1278
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 755-1278
Gr: K-11 | 21 students
Fernbrook KinderCare (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
3050 Fernbrook Lane North
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 553-7960
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 553-7960
Gr: NS-PK
King's Christian Academy (Closed 2006)
(Christian)
4500 Clinton Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 825-0809
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 825-0809
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students
Little Flower Montessori (Closed 2025)
Montessori School
5224 Minnetonka Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(763) 559-5843
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(763) 559-5843
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
3946 Wooddale Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 926-2222
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 926-2222
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students
Mt. Hope Redemption W Campus (Closed 2023)
Special Program Emphasis (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3601 W Old Shakopee Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 888-1303
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 888-1303
Gr: NS-8 | 205 students
Mt. Hope/redemption School (Closed 2006)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
927 E Old Shakopee Road
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 881-0036
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 881-0036
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students
Riversong Montessori (Closed 2025)
Montessori School
3244 34th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 500-8999
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 500-8999
Gr: PK-K | 14 students
7031 Halifax Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 503-3333
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 503-3333
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
Second Foundation School (Closed 2023)
Special Program Emphasis
1219 University Ave Se
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 378-1014
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 378-1014
Gr: K-12 | 34 students
Timothy Lutheran School (Closed 2006)
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
7814 Minnetonka Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 929-8317
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 929-8317
Gr: K-8 | 40 students
4530 Lyndale Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 827-3861
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 827-3861
Gr: K-8 | 65 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Minneapolis, MN?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Minneapolis, MN include The Blake School/Upper School, Breck School, and Benilde-St Margaret's School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Minneapolis?
66 private elementary schools are located in Minneapolis.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Minneapolis?
The average tuition cost is $12,190, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $8,894.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Minneapolis?
Minneapolis private elementary schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Minneapolis?
Which private elementary schools in Minneapolis are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Minneapolis include: Franklin Academy vs. Groves Academy, Torah Academy vs. Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School, Our Lady Of Peace vs. Annunciation Catholic School
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