For the 2026 school year, there are 362 private schools belonging to membership associations in Minnesota.
The most popular school membership associations are National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) (38% of schools), Other school association(s) (18% of schools) and Other religious school association(s) (12% of schools).
Top-Ranked Minnesota Private Schools by Membership Association (2026)
Membership Association
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
2
5,140
39%
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