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Best Minnesota Private Schools Belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association serving 203 students in Minnesota. You can also find more schools membership associations in Minnesota.
The top ranked private school belonging to National Independent Private School Association in Minnesota is Zion Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
67% of private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3

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

Zion Lutheran School Photo
Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
14735 County Road 153
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-3379
(4)
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Map of St. John Lutheran School
St. John Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
9243 Viking Blvd Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-6616
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Map of Siembra Montessori / Centro Tyrone Guzman
Siembra Montessori / Centro Tyrone Guzman
Gr: PK-K | 19 students
Montessori School
[email protected]
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 874-1412
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Minnesota?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Minnesota is Zion Lutheran School.
How many private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association are located in Minnesota?
3 private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association are located in Minnesota.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association are religiously affiliated in Minnesota?
67% of private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
3
Private Schools
203
Students
$1,900
Avg. Tuition
13%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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