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Minnesota Private Schools Belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) serving 929 students in Minnesota.
Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
Affiliations: 75% of private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Christian).
Top schools: The top ranked private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Minnesota include The International School Of Minnesota, St. Pauls Lutheran School, and Chapel Hill Academy.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Minnesota (2026-27)

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Chapel Hill Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 475 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
306 West 78th Street
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 949-9014
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The International School Of Minnesota
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 7
Daycare / Preschool
6385 Beach Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1835
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St. Pauls Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
510 West Adams St.
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2397
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Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
500 W Church St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-6320
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Minnesota?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Minnesota include The International School Of Minnesota, St. Pauls Lutheran School, and Chapel Hill Academy.
How many private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are located in Minnesota?
4 private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are located in Minnesota.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are religiously affiliated in Minnesota?
75% of private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Christian).
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Private Schools
929
Students
$10,951
Avg. Tuition
24%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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