For the 2025-26 school year, there are 48 nonsectarian private elementary schools in Minnesota. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Minnesota.
The top ranked nonsectarian private elementary schools in Minnesota include The Blake School (Middle School, grades 6-8), The Blake School Early Learning Center, and The Blake School/Upper School.
Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Elementary Schools in Minnesota (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2855 Glacier Lane, Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 452-4650
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 452-4650
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2051 Larpenteur Avenue E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-5577
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-5577
Gr: PK-12 | 571 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 88 Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Minneapolis![Fusion Academy Minneapolis Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]( "Fusion Academy Minneapolis Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.")
Alternative School
7545 France Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(877) 673-8893
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
1401 Gardena Avenue NE
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 231-9701
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 231-9701
Gr: PK-12 | 393 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Acceptance rate listed
110 Blake Road S
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-3420
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-3420
Gr: PK-12 | 1,307 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
110 Blake Road South
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-3420
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-3420
Gr: PK-12 | 1,307 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
511 Kenwood Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(952) 988-3420
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(952) 988-3420
Gr: PK-12 | 1,307 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2344 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 767-1550
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 767-1550
Gr: NS-8 | 275 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Discovery Montessori School
Montessori School
804 7th Street South
Princeton, MN 55371
(330) 867-6222
Princeton, MN 55371
(330) 867-6222
Gr: PK-6 | 39 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
601 Carlson Parkway, Suite 1250
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 465-3700
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 465-3700
Gr: 6-12 | 4,200 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Groves Academy![Groves Academy Photo - Groves Academy is a renowned place of learning that nurtures and encourages brilliance within students with learning challenges. We understand the emotional pain that results when a child is struggling to learn. Our goal is to empower students entering 1st-12th grades to gain the skills and confidence they need to achieve lasting success.]( "Groves Academy Photo - Groves Academy is a renowned place of learning that nurtures and encourages brilliance within students with learning challenges. We understand the emotional pain that results when a child is struggling to learn. Our goal is to empower students entering 1st-12th grades to gain the skills and confidence they need to achieve lasting success.")
Special Education School
3200 Highway 100 S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 920-6377
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 920-6377
Gr: 1-12 | 277 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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]( "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
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
Lake Country School![Lake Country School Photo - Lake Country School]( "Lake Country School Photo - Lake Country School")
Montessori School
3755 Pleasant Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 827-3707
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 827-3707
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 2 Acceptance rate listed
1215 Rice Lake Rd
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 727-7266
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 727-7266
Gr: K-12 | 458 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
70 East County Road B
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 487-6700
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 487-6700
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1150 Goodrich Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-2451
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-2451
Gr: K-12 | 918 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1201 East County Road E
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 429-3710
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 429-3710
Gr: PK-6 | 162 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning
Special Program Emphasis
6282 Cranberry Rd
Finland, MN 55603
(218) 353-7414
Finland, MN 55603
(218) 353-7414
Gr: 4-6 | 286 students
13973 W Preserve Blvd
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 736-1004
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 736-1004
Gr: NS-3 | 55 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
Breakaway Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1661 Park Ridge Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 227-7794
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 227-7794
Gr: 5-8 | 199 students
Brightmont Academy - Mendota Heights![Brightmont Academy - Mendota Heights Photo - Taking individual courses at Brightmont Academy offers an effective one-to-one instruction alternative for students to learn concepts and skills by progressing at their own pace.]( "Brightmont Academy - Mendota Heights Photo - Taking individual courses at Brightmont Academy offers an effective one-to-one instruction alternative for students to learn concepts and skills by progressing at their own pace.")
Special Program Emphasis
720 Main Street, Suite 101
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(952) 564-2164
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(952) 564-2164
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Children's Discovery Academy![Children's Discovery Academy Photo - Serving Families Through the Exceptional Care and Education of Children]( "Children's Discovery Academy Photo - Serving Families Through the Exceptional Care and Education of Children")
Daycare / Preschool
433 Little Canada Road E
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 484-4931
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 484-4931
Gr: NS-5 Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2
1001 Boone Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(952) 737-6900
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(952) 737-6900
Gr: 1-12 | 91 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
6385 Beach Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1825
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1825
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students Tuition listed
Long Lake Conservation Center
Special Program Emphasis
28952 438th Ln
Palisade, MN 56469
(218) 768-4653
Palisade, MN 56469
(218) 768-4653
Gr: 5 | 130 students
Many Rivers Montessori
Montessori School
Jefferson Square, 916 E 3rd Street
Duluth, MN 55805
(218) 464-5570
Duluth, MN 55805
(218) 464-5570
Gr: K-8 | 108 students
Millennium Learn Center II - Small World Learn Center
Alternative School
1390 Paul Pkwy Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 862-7643
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 862-7643
Gr: PK-3 | 93 students
Mnts Tamil School
Montessori School
3830 Baker Rd
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 267-2917
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 267-2917
Gr: 7-9 | 150 students
1333 5th Ave. S.
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 323-0741
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 323-0741
Gr: NS-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
313 Mygatt Ave
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 728-4600
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 728-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 42 students
Nawayee Center School
Alternative School
2421 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students
4665 Hodgson Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 484-8242
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 484-8242
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
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