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Minnesota Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 21 private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 8,591 students in Minnesota. You can also find more schools membership associations in Minnesota.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Minnesota include Breck School, Visitation School, and The Blake School.
The average tuition cost is $26,981, which is higher than the Minnesota private elementary school average tuition cost of $8,411.
62% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 21

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 21

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Minnesota (2026-27)

The Blake School Photo
The Blake School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,236 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 27
511 Kenwood Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(952) 988-3420
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Minnehaha Academy Photo
Minnehaha Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 895 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 31
Christian
3100 West River Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 728-7722
(16)
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Mounds Park Academy Photo
Mounds Park Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 88
2051 Larpenteur Avenue E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-5577
(25)
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Benilde-St Margaret's School Photo
Benilde-St Margaret's School
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 28 | Extracurriculars: 42
Catholic
2501 Highway 100
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 927-4176
(3)
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Breck School Photo
Breck School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,216 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18
Episcopal
123 Ottawa Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(763) 381-8201
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Groves Academy Photo
Groves Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
3200 Highway 100 S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 920-6377
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Marshall School Photo
Marshall School
Gr: K-12 | 458 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 36
1215 Rice Lake Rd
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 727-7266
(1)
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St. Charles Borromeo School Photo
St. Charles Borromeo School
Gr: PK-8 | 343 students
Catholic
2727 Stinson Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 781-2643
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Map of St. Paul Academy & Summit School
St. Paul Academy & Summit School
Gr: K-12 | 918 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
1150 Goodrich Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-2451
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Saint Thomas Academy Photo
Saint Thomas Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 604 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 40
All-boys (Catholic)
949 Mendota Heights Road
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651) 683-1516
(3)
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Shattuck-st. Marys School Photo
Shattuck-st. Marys School
Gr: 6-12 | 397 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 17
Episcopal
1000 Shumway Avenue
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-1574
(1)
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Visitation School Photo
Visitation School
Gr: PK-12 | 605 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 24
Catholic
2455 Visitation Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651) 683-1706
(6)
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Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School Photo
Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School
Gr: K-8 | 171 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Jewish
4330 Cedar Lake Road S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 381-3500
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Franklin Academy Photo
Franklin Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 14
Special Education School
1001 Boone Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(952) 737-6900
(2)
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Map of Friends School Of Minnesota
Friends School Of Minnesota
Gr: K-8 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Alternative School (Friends)
1365 Englewood Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 621-8933
(1)
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Map of Holy Family Academy
Holy Family Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students
Catholic
5925 W Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 925-9193
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Map of Many Rivers Montessori
Many Rivers Montessori
Gr: K-8 | 108 students
Montessori School
Jefferson Square, 916 E 3rd Street
Duluth, MN 55805
(218) 464-5570
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Map of St. Anne Elementary School
St. Anne Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students
Catholic
511 N 4th St
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-2489
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Map of St. Dominic Elementary School
St. Dominic Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students
Catholic
216 Spring St N
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-8136
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Map of St. Peter's Catholic Elementary School
St. Peter's Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 50 students
Catholic
34 Main Street
Hokah, MN 55941
(507) 894-4375
(1)
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Map of Southside Family Charter School
Southside Family Charter School
Gr: NS-8 | 76 students
Specialized Curriculum
2123 Clinton Ave So
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-8322
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Minnesota?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Minnesota include Breck School, Visitation School, and The Blake School.
How many private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Minnesota?
21 private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Minnesota.
How much do private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) cost in Minnesota?
The average tuition cost is $26,981, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $8,411.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Minnesota?
Minnesota private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are approximately 26% minority students, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average of 20%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are religiously affiliated in Minnesota?
62% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).
21
Private Schools
8,591
Students
$26,981
Avg. Tuition
26%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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