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Minnesota Private Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 30 private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 9,134 students in Minnesota. You can also find more schools membership associations in Minnesota.
The top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Minnesota include Breck School, Brightmont Academy - Plymouth, and Minnehaha Academy - Upper School.
The average tuition cost is $14,443, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $8,864.
87% of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 30

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 30

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association in Minnesota (2026-27)

Brightmont Academy - Plymouth Photo
Brightmont Academy - Plymouth
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
2855 Glacier Lane, Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 452-4650
(2)
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Breck School Photo
Breck School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,216 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18
Episcopal
123 Ottawa Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(763) 381-8201
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Map of Carondelet Catholic
Carondelet Catholic
Gr: PK-8 | 399 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
3210 W 51st St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 927-8673
(7)
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Central Minnesota Christian School Photo
Central Minnesota Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 338 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 13
Calvinist
204 School St
Prinsburg, MN 56281
(320) 978-8700
(5)
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Epiphany Catholic School Photo
Epiphany Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
11001 Hanson Blvd Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 754-1750
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Hill Murray School Photo
Hill Murray School
Gr: 6-12 | 1,057 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 46
Catholic
2625 Larpenteur Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 777-1376
(2)
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Holy Cross Catholic School Photo
Holy Cross Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 219 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
6100 37th St W
Webster, MN 55088
(952) 652-6100
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Marshall School Photo
Marshall School
Gr: K-12 | 458 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 36
1215 Rice Lake Rd
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 727-7266
(1)
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Minnehaha Academy - Upper School Photo
Minnehaha Academy - Upper School
Gr: PK-12 | 880 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
3100 W River Pkwy
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-8321
(6)
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Map of St. Anne School
St. Anne School
Gr: PK-6 | 110 students
Catholic
1054 Cedar Street
Wabasso, MN 56293
(507) 342-5389
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Map of St. Francis Xavier School
St. Francis Xavier School
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students
Catholic
219 2nd St N
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 252-9940
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Map of St. Paul Academy & Summit School
St. Paul Academy & Summit School
Gr: K-12 | 918 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
1150 Goodrich Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-2451
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Map of Southwest Mn Christian Schools
Southwest Mn Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 410 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
210 Elizabeth St. W
Edgerton, MN 56128
(507) 442-4471
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Stella Maris Academy Photo
Stella Maris Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 428 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
2802 E 4th St
Duluth, MN 55812
(218) 623-6253
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Ave Maria Academy Photo
Ave Maria Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
7000 Jewel Lane N
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 494-5387
(3)
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Brightmont Academy - Mendota Heights Photo
Brightmont Academy - Mendota Heights
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Specialized Curriculum
720 Main Street, Suite 101
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(952) 564-2164
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Map of Concordia Academy-bloomington
Concordia Academy-bloomington
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
8201 Park Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 854-0224
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Map of Faith Christian School
Faith Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Christian
11818 160th Avenue
Foreston, MN 56330
(320) 294-5501
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Map of Frassati Catholic Academy Est. 2014
Frassati Catholic Academy Est. 2014
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
4690 Bald Eagle Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 429-7771
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Map of Holy Rosary
Holy Rosary
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Catholic
1043 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-5306
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Map of Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students
Catholic
4030 Jackson St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 788-9065
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Lakeview Christian Academy Photo
Lakeview Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 18
Christian
155 West Central Entrance
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 723-8844
(2)
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Map of Our Lady Of The Prairie School
Our Lady Of The Prairie School
Gr: PK-6 | 42 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Catholic
200 East Church Street
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-6564
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Map of St. Andrew Catholic School
St. Andrew Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students
Catholic
428 Irving Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-2216
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St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School Photo
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
720 North Marshall Street
Caledonia, MN 55921
(507) 725-3228
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Map of St. Marys Catholic Elementary School
St. Marys Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 64 students
Catholic
223 1st St Ne
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3324
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Map of St. Marys School
St. Marys School
Gr: PK-6 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
411 Colorado Ave
Morris, MN 56267
(320) 589-1704
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Map of St. Raphael Elementary School
St. Raphael Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 84 students
Catholic
20 W Van Dusen St
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4135
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Stella Maris Academy - St.James Campus Photo
Stella Maris Academy - St.James Campus
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
715 N 57th Ave W
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 624-1511
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Map of West Lutheran High School
West Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students
Sports: 13
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
3350 Harbor Ln
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 509-9378
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Minnesota?
The top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Minnesota include Breck School, Brightmont Academy - Plymouth, and Minnehaha Academy - Upper School.
How many private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in Minnesota?
30 private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in Minnesota.
How much do private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association cost in Minnesota?
The average tuition cost is $14,443, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $8,864.
How diverse are private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Minnesota?
Minnesota private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are religiously affiliated in Minnesota?
87% of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
30
Private Schools
9,134
Students
$14,443
Avg. Tuition
14%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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