Trinity Lutheran School Photo - The Jr. Choir is singing in the Trinity Song Service.

Best Minnesota Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation serving 454 students in Minnesota. You can also find more schools membership associations in Minnesota.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation in Minnesota include The International School Of Minnesota and St. Pauls Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Minnesota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
67% of private elementary schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation in Minnesota (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The International School Of Minnesota
The International School Of Minnesota Photo - The International School of Minnesota is located on 55 wooded, lake-front acres in Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Daycare / Preschool
6385 Beach Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1835
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Pauls Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
510 West Adams St.
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2397
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4
Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School Photo - The Jr. Choir is singing in the Trinity Song Service.
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(2)
500 W Church St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-6320
Gr: PK-8 | 65 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed

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