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Nawayee Center School

2421 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404

www.centerschool.org

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 Facts (2025-26)

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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School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

50 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 23%

Students 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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The application deadline for Nawayee Center School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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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 Facts (2025-26)

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 $12,209 for elementary schools and $19,772 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Minneapolis, MN is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).