Minnesota Private High Schools with Special Program Emphasis

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private high schools with special program emphasis serving 1,156 students in Minnesota.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private high schools in Minnesota include Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin Cities and Liberty Classical Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Minnesota private high school average acceptance rate of 84%.
67% of private high schools with special program emphasis in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
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 (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,156

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,156

Top Ranked Minnesota Private High Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

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
Liberty Classical Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 443 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 11
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
3878 Highland Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 772-2777
(11)
Agape Christi Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
12007 Excelsior Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN 55343
(952) 856-0103
(3)
Brightmont Academy - Mendota Heights Photo
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Specialized Curriculum
720 Main Street, Suite 101
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(952) 564-2164
Map of Chesterton Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
2119 Stillwater Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(952) 378-1779
St. Paul Preparatory School Photo
Gr: 10-12 | 4 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 13
Specialized Curriculum
380 Jackson Street, Suite 100
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 288-4606
(2)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools with special program emphasis in Minnesota?
The top ranked private high schools with special program emphasis in Minnesota include Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin Cities and Liberty Classical Academy.
How many private high schools with special program emphasis are located in Minnesota?
6 private high schools with special program emphasis are located in Minnesota.
How diverse are private high schools with special program emphasis in Minnesota?
Minnesota private high schools with special program emphasis are approximately 98% minority students, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average of 29%.
What percentage of private high schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Minnesota?
67% of private high schools with special program emphasis in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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