Nawayee Center School

With a strong commitment to alternative education and serving American Indian youth, Center school evolved from an informal drop-in service to what it is today - an alternative urban high school focusing on American Indian youth in grades 7 through 12.
Many students choose Center School because they value the close relationships with teachers, the emphasis on indigenous education and the many field trips and enrichment opportunities.
Since 1981, NAWAYEE Center School has received accreditation through the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges, the recognized governing body of public and private school certification.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Nawayee Center School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Nawayee Center School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What schools are Nawayee Center School often compared to?
Nawayee Center School is often viewed alongside schools like Loring Nicollet Alternative School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Nawayee Center School?
The application deadline for Nawayee Center School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Nawayee Center School located?
Nawayee Center School is located in the Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 2 other private schools located in Phillips.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Minneapolis, MN is $12,157 for elementary schools and $19,710 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Minneapolis, MN is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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