For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private elementary schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) serving 1,939 students in Minnesota. You can also find more schools membership associations in Minnesota.
The top-ranked private elementary schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Minnesota include Central Minnesota Christian School, Rochester Central Lutheran School, and Groves Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Minnesota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
Top-Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Minnesota (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3210 W 51st St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 927-8673
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 927-8673
Gr: PK-8 | 399 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
204 School St
Prinsburg, MN 56281
(320) 978-8700
Prinsburg, MN 56281
(320) 978-8700
Gr: PK-12 | 338 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition 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
2619 9th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-3267
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-3267
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Lake Country Christian School
(Church of God in Christ)
36322 County Road 14
Starbuck, MN 56381
(320) 239-4847
Starbuck, MN 56381
(320) 239-4847
Gr: K-7 | 23 students
155 West Central Entrance
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 723-8844
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 723-8844
Gr: PK-12 | 230 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Maranatha Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
700 10th Ave Nw
Dodge Center, MN 55927
(507) 633-2223
Dodge Center, MN 55927
(507) 633-2223
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
400 5th Ave SW
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 206-4646
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 206-4646
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Marys Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
223 1st St Ne
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3324
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3324
Gr: PK-6 | 64 students
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