Top National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Private Schools in Minnesota

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  • For the 2019-20 school year, there are 24 top private schools in Minnesota belonging to the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), serving 13,399 students.
  • The National Association of Independent Schools, governed by a board of trustees and staffed by approximately 40 individuals, is a membership organization and the national voice of independent education. NAIS represents approximately 1,400 independent schools and associations in the United States, and affiliates with independent schools abroad as well. We offer a broad variety of services and products. The NAIS Principles of Good Practice for member schools define high standards and ethical behavior in key areas of independent school operations.You can also find more schools membership associations in Minnesota.

Top National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Private Schools (2019-20)

  • School Location Grades Students
  • 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.
    (14)
     2051 Larpenteur Avenue E
    Saint Paul, MN 55109
    (651)748-5577
    Grades: PK-12 | 468 students
  • Academy Of Holy Angels
    Academy Of Holy Angels Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
     6600 Nicollet Ave S
    Minneapolis, MN 55423
    (612)798-2600
    Grades: 9-12 | 675 students
  • Academy of Whole Learning
    Academy of Whole Learning Photo
    Special Education School
     3500 Williston Road
    Minnetonka, MN 55345
    (952)737-6900
    Grades: K-12 | n/a students
  • The Blake School
    The Blake School Photo - Our program emphasizes five core values for Middle School students to live by: Academic and personal honesty; Acceptance of others; Respect for peers, adults and the school facilities and environment; Responsibility toward self, others, the school and the surrounding community; Trust within the school community.
    110 Blake Road S
    Hopkins, MN 55343
    (952)988-3420
    Grades: PK-12 | 1366 students
  • The Blake School
    The Blake School Photo - Students in grades PK-5 attend school at Blake's Highcroft campus in Wayzata.
    301 Peavey Lane
    Wayzata, MN 55391
    (952)988-3420
    Grades: PK-12 | 1366 students
  • The Blake School/Upper School
    The Blake School/Upper School Photo - Blake's Upper School grades 9-12 campus.
    511 Kenwood Parkway
    Minneapolis, MN 55403
    (952)988-3420
    Grades: PK-12 | 1366 students
  • Breck School
    Special Program Emphasis (Episcopal)
     123 Ottawa Ave N
    Minneapolis, MN 55422
    (763)381-8217
    Grades: PK-12 | 1164 students
  • Friends School Of Minnesota
    (Friends)
    (1)
     1365 Englewood Ave
    Saint Paul, MN 55104
    (651)917-0636
    Grades: K-8 | 172 students
  • Groves Academy
    Groves Academy Photo - Located just outside of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Groves Academy's five-acre campus occupies a convenient location near the intersection of Highway 100 and Minnetonka Blvd. in St. Louis Park. The state-of-the-art building includes a variety of new facilities which are the result of $7 million renovation and expansion. Facilities include a new kitchen and dining hall, a media center
    Special Education School
     3200 Highway 100 S
    Minneapolis, MN 55416
    (952)920-6377
    Grades: 1-12 | 260 students
  • Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School
    Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School Photo
    (Jewish)
     4330 Cedar Lake Road S
    Minneapolis, MN 55416
    (952)381-3500
    Grades: K-8 | 201 students
  • Holy Family Academy
    (Roman Catholic)
     5925 W Lake Street
    Minneapolis, MN 55416
    (952)925-9193
    Grades: PK-8 | 167 students
  • The Marshall School
    The Marshall School Photo
    1215 Rice Lake Rd
    Duluth, MN 55811
    (218)727-7266
    Grades: 4-12 | 399 students
  • Minnehaha Academy
    Minnehaha Academy Photo - Through innovative curriculum and engaging co-curricular activities at Minnehaha Academy, your child will grow as his or her potential is cultivated in a caring, nurturing environment guided by Christian role models.
    (Christian)
    (13)
     4200 West River Parkway
    Minneapolis, MN 55406
    (612)728-7722
    Grades: NS-12 | 895 students
  • Providence Academy
    Providence Academy Photo - Students viewing one of the many artifacts in the Antiquities Gallery in the central part of the school for all grade levels and visitors to see.
    (Roman Catholic)
    (6)
     15100 Schmidt Lake Road
    Minneapolis, MN 55446
    (763)258-2502
    Grades: PK-12 | 807 students
  • St Anne Elementary School
    (Roman Catholic)
     511 N 4th St
    Le Sueur, MN 56058
    (507)665-2489
    Grades: PK-5 | 118 students
  • St Charles Borromeo School
    St Charles Borromeo School Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
     2727 Stinson Blvd
    Minneapolis, MN 55418
    (612)787-1138
    Grades: PK-8 | 266 students
  • St Dominic Elementary School
    (Roman Catholic)
     216 Spring St N
    Northfield, MN 55057
    (507)645-8136
    Grades: PK-8 | 166 students
  • St. Paul Academy - Summit (lower)
     1150 Goodrich Avenue
    Saint Paul, MN 55105
    (651)696-1561
    Grades: K-12 | 884 students
  • St Paul Academy - Summit School
    St Paul Academy - Summit School Photo - St. Paul Academy and Summit School St. Paul, Minnesota
    (1)
     1712 Randolph Ave
    Saint Paul, MN 55105
    (651)698-2451
    Grades: K-12 | 918 students
  • St Peter Elementary School
    (Roman Catholic)
    (1)
     34 Main Street
    Hokah, MN 55941
    (507)894-4375
    Grades: PK-8 | 67 students
  • Saint Thomas Academy
    Saint Thomas Academy Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
    (1)
     949 Mendota Heights Road
    Saint Paul, MN 55120
    (651)683-1516
    Grades: 6-12 | 594 students
  • Shattuck-St. Mary's School
    Shattuck-St. Mary's School Photo - The Whitney Arch welcomes visitors to the upper school campus
    Special Program Emphasis (Episcopal)
     1000 Shumway Avenue
    Faribault, MN 55021
    (507)333-1618
    Grades: 6-12 | 449 students
  • Southside Family Charter School
    Special Program Emphasis
     2123 Clinton Ave So
    Minneapolis, MN 55404
    (612)872-8322
    Grades: NS-8 | 76 students
  • Visitation School
    Visitation School Photo - Our beautiful 60 acre campus is used for classes from all departments at all grade levels. Here, Middle School students find plenty of photography class subjects in our outdoor classroom.
    (Roman Catholic)
    (4)
     2455 Visitation Drive
    Saint Paul, MN 55120
    (651)683-1700
    Grades: PK-12 | 555 students
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