For the 2026-27 school year, there are 18 private schools with special program emphasis serving 2,949 students in Minnesota.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in Minnesota include Cyprus Classical Academy, Minnesota Waldorf School, and City of Lakes Waldorf School.
The average tuition cost is $16,250, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $10,320.
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- # Private Schools: 18
- # Students Served: 2,949
