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Excelsior KinderCare
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Minnetonka Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 533 students in Minnetonka, MN, 6% of all K-12 students in Minnetonka, MN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
75% of private schools in Minnetonka, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Minnetonka Private Schools (2026-27)

Minnetonka Christian Academy Photo
Minnetonka Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Seventh Day Adventist
3500 Williston Rd
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 935-4497
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Notre Dame Academy Photo
Notre Dame Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 298 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
13505 Excelsior Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 358-3500
(2)
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Agape Christi Academy Photo
Agape Christi Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
12007 Excelsior Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN 55343
(952) 856-0103
(3)
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Excelsior KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
17701 Old Excelsior Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 474-9592
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Minnetonka, MN Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+33.3% (+1 school) 10-yr
533
Students
+255.3% (+383 students) 10-yr
$7,715
Avg. Tuition
+11.8% (+$815) 10-yr
13
Avg. Class Size
+62.5% (+5 students) 7-yr
36%
Students of Color
-50.0% (-36.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Minnetonka)
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
630 Schools
# Students
533 Students
97,157 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMinnetonka, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025184181179
2024208177172
2023195175174
20221,145186185
20211,145181180
202096169171
201999176175
201899169172
201775172180
201675168178
201575165167
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% Students of Color
36%
23%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMinnetonka, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202529%23%34%
202429%22%34%
202333%22%33%
202240%23%33%
202140%23%32%
202020%22%32%
201934%22%31%
201834%20%31%
201772%20%32%
201672%20%32%
201572%20%32%
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0.53
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearMinnetonka, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20250.510.580.65
20240.510.580.65
20230.530.580.65
20220.620.560.64
20210.620.560.64
20200.610.550.64
20190.620.530.63
20180.620.520.63
20170.760.460.61
20160.760.470.61
20150.760.470.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearMinnetonka, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20191%2%1%
20181%2%2%
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# Asian Students
2 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMinnetonka, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20231%4%5%
20229%4%4%
202110%4%4%
20202%4%4%
20192%3%4%
20182%3%4%
201722%3%4%
201622%3%4%
201522%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
27 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMinnetonka, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20257%5%9%
20247%5%9%
20237%5%9%
20224%4%8%
20214%5%9%
20208%5%9%
20198%4%8%
20188%4%8%
201727%3%8%
201627%3%8%
201527%3%8%
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# Black Students
8 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMinnetonka, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20252%4%7%
20242%4%7%
20232%5%8%
20224%4%7%
20214%4%7%
20203%4%8%
20193%4%7%
20183%4%7%
201723%4%7%
201623%4%7%
201523%3%8%
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# White Students
105 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
27%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMinnetonka, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202526%59%52%
202425%59%52%
202327%59%52%
202228%61%54%
202127%62%54%
202043%63%54%
201942%65%56%
201842%66%56%
201728%71%58%
201628%71%58%
201528%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
246 Students
27,478 Students
% of Others Students
63%
28%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMinnetonka, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202565%27%26%
202466%27%26%
202363%26%25%
202255%26%25%
202155%24%25%
202044%23%24%
201944%22%24%
201844%21%23%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
50 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMinnetonka, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20259:112:111:1
202412:113:111:1
202311:112:111:1
202224:113:111:1
202125:113:111:1
202011:113:112:1
201911:113:112:1
201811:112:112:1
201711:112:112:1
201611:112:112:1
201511:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
51%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2018-2025)

YearMinnetonka, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202530%51%55%
202430%50%54%
202330%52%54%
202268%51%54%
202188%52%54%
2020100%53%54%
2019100%54%53%
2018100%53%53%
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Average Class Size
13 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2018-2025)

YearMinnetonka, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025151715
2024141615
2023141615
2022101615
202181615
202081615
201981615
201881615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,715
$8,960

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMinnetonka, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025$12,098$10,222$15,012
2024$5,648$8,433$13,254
2023$5,498$7,467$12,626
2022$9,704$7,514$12,187
2021$10,079$7,036$11,800
2020$12,950$6,838$11,512
2019$12,867$6,749$11,293
2018$12,867$6,628$11,017
2017$6,900$6,739$10,708
2016$6,900$6,493$10,356
2015$6,900$6,273$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
40%
39%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2018-2025)

YearMinnetonka, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202543%39%34%
202443%38%34%
202345%36%34%
202238%35%33%
202133%35%33%
202033%35%32%
201925%35%31%
201825%34%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$2,708

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2022-2025)

YearMinnetonka, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025$1,000$3,008$7,073
2024$1,000$2,962$6,930
2023$1,000$2,926$6,469
2022$1,000$3,207$6,289
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Minnetonka, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Minnetonka, MN include Notre Dame Academy and Minnetonka Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Minnetonka?
4 private schools are located in Minnetonka.
What percentage of students in Minnetonka go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Minnetonka are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Minnetonka?
75% of private schools in Minnetonka are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

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