Risen Christ Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2025-26)

1120 E 37th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55407

Risen Christ Catholic School is a bilingual, multicultural and financially accessible school of excellence, educating children in mind, body and spirit to live and lead in the example of Jesus Christ.

La escuela catlica Risen Christ es una escuela bilingue, multicultural y financieramente accesible.

Es una escuela de excelencia, educando a los nios en cuerpo, mente y espritu para vivir y liderar en el ejemplo de Jesucristo.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked MN School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 303 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,700
Acceptance rate: 96%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Risen Christ Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Dual Language Immersion Program

Yes

Secondary Immersion Language

Spanish

Year Founded

1993

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Fri. Jun 5, 2026

Student Body

Total Students

303 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

99%

State avg.: 23%

Students by Grade

Risen Christ Catholic School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 13:1

Average Class Size

20 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniforms

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,700

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Tuition Notes

Sliding scale: $775 to $2150

Acceptance Rate

96%

National avg.: 81%

Admissions Director

Dana Alcala

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

SoccerTennis

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Debate ClubYearbook Club

School Notes

School Motto: Dos Lenguajes, Muchas Culturas, Infinitas Posibilidades Two Languages, Many Cultures, Infinite Possibilities
School Mascot: Sunny The Sun

Risen Christ Catholic School is committed to developing the spiritual, academic, social, physical, and leadership gifts of all of our children. We promote collaboration with families and the community in order to affirm and embrace our cultural diversity within a safe, academically challenging, and Christian learning environment. Risen Christ Catholic School believes in: Offering quality Catholic educational opportunities to all students who choose to partake, including students from diverse family, financial, religious, and cultural backgrounds from our surrounding communities; influencing all aspects of education with the Gospel message and Christian values.; providing a core academic curriculum, teaching students to read, write, reason and communicate effectively; maintaining standards of quality, excellence, and achievement without sacrificing service to those students and families in financial need; enriching the lives of our children by collaborating with local faith communities in order to provide meaningful, ecumenical, and multicultural service, worship, and program opportunities.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Risen Christ Catholic School cost?

Risen Christ Catholic School's tuition is approximately $4,700 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Risen Christ Catholic School?

The acceptance rate of Risen Christ Catholic School is 96%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.

What sports does Risen Christ Catholic School offer?

Risen Christ Catholic School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball.

What is Risen Christ Catholic School's ranking?

Risen Christ Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Risen Christ Catholic School?

The application deadline for Risen Christ Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Risen Christ Catholic School located?

Risen Christ Catholic School is located in the East neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.

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