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Cotter Schools Top 5 · Highest Avg. SAT Score (MN)
Excel High School Top 10 · Lowest Tuition (MN)

Minnesota Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) serving 5,178 students in Minnesota.
Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
Affiliations: 50% of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top schools: The top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Minnesota include Cotter Schools and Excel High School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 2

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 2

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Minnesota (2026-27)

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Cotter Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 978 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 24
Catholic
1115 W Broadway Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 453-5000
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Excel High School
Gr: 6-12 | 4,200 students
601 Carlson Parkway, Suite 1250
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 465-3700
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Minnesota?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Minnesota include Cotter Schools and Excel High School.
How many private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are located in Minnesota?
2 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are located in Minnesota.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are religiously affiliated in Minnesota?
50% of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
2
Private Schools
5,178
Students
$19,745
Avg. Tuition
37%
Students of Color
28:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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