Best Minnesota Private Schools Belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) serving 2,624 students in Minnesota. You can also find more schools membership associations in Minnesota.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Minnesota include Carondelet Catholic, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin Cities, and Rochester Central Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
69% of private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 13

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 13

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Minnesota (2026-27)

Map of Carondelet Catholic
Gr: PK-8 | 399 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
3210 W 51st St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 927-8673
(7)
Central Minnesota Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 338 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 13
Calvinist
204 School St
Prinsburg, MN 56281
(320) 978-8700
(5)
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin Cities Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students
Avg. class size: 115 students
Sports: 9
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
2924 4th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 545-9700
Groves Academy Photo
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
Rochester Central Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2619 9th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-3267
(7)
Map of Concordia Academy-bloomington
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
8201 Park Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 854-0224
Map of Jean Lyle's Childrens Center
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Daycare / Preschool
130 Howell St N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 646-9603
Map of Lake Country Christian School
Gr: K-7 | 23 students
Church of God in Christ
36322 County Road 14
Starbuck, MN 56381
(320) 239-4847
Lakeview Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 18
Christian
155 West Central Entrance
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 723-8844
(2)
Map of Maranatha Adventist Christian School
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Seventh Day Adventist
700 10th Ave Nw
Dodge Center, MN 55927
(507) 633-2223
Map of Primrose School Of The Lakes At Blaine
Gr: PK-K | 131 students
Daycare / Preschool
2303 124th Ct Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55449
(763) 767-4222
Rochester Arts & Sciences Academy Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
400 5th Ave SW
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 206-4646
(4)
Map of St. Marys Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 64 students
Catholic
223 1st St Ne
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3324

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Minnesota?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Minnesota include Carondelet Catholic, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin Cities, and Rochester Central Lutheran School.
How many private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) are located in Minnesota?
13 private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) are located in Minnesota.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Minnesota?
Minnesota private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) are approximately 28% minority students, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) are religiously affiliated in Minnesota?
69% of private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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