The Blake School (Middle School, grades 6-8) (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 1,281 students
Acceptance rate: 52%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

The Blake School (Middle School, grades 6-8) ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Blake School (Middle School, grades 6-8)
Pre-K	46
Kind	55
1	62
2	60
3	58
4	73
5	79
6	84
7	107
8	113
9	129
10	140
11	133
12	142

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1900

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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Campus Size

55 acres

Student Body

Total Students

1,281 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

38%

State avg.: 23%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

137 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

85%

Average Class Size

16 students

Number of AP Courses

19 courses

Advanced Courses

BiologyCalculus (AB/BC/Adv. Topics)

ChemistryE & M

EconomicsEnglish Language

English LiteratureEuropean History

French Language & CultureLatin Literature

MicroeconomicsPhysics C

Physics IPhysics Mechanics

Spanish Language & CultureStatistics

U.S. Government & PoliticsU.S. History

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Average SAT score

1402

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 31 / rolling

Tuition Notes

Varies by grade. In the current school year, Blake awarded $9.37 million in need-based financial assistance to 26 percent of the student body. See web site for tuition rates.

Summer Program Cost Notes

Costs vary by class, program and camp. More information at www.blakeschool.org

% on Financial Aid

26%

Acceptance Rate

52%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Joe Silvestri

Admissions Associate

Megan Duncan

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

19 sports

Sports

Alpine SkiingBaseball

BasketballCross Country

DivingFencing

Figure SkatingFootball

GolfIce Hockey

LacrosseNordic Skiing

SoccerSoftball

SwimmingTennis

Track and FieldUltimate Frisbee

Volleyball

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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

20 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

ArcheryArt

BasketballChess

DebateLego

MathMucha Musica

Photography Club and Film ClubPreK Buddies

RoboticsScience and Engineering

Sign Language ClubSmartist Bears

SwimmingUltimate Frisbee Club

Yearbook Club

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Arts and Music Programs:

BandChoir

Orchestra

School Notes

Founded in 1900, The Blake School is an independent, coeducational day school (pre-k-12) with campuses in Minneapolis (grades 9-12) and Hopkins (grades PK-8).
Blake provides a strong liberal arts education with a challenging curriculum that integrates academics, arts and athletics.
Approximately 1,277 students attend Blake, coming from more than 68 Twin Cities' communities.
Tuition: $35,033 - $42,027
Financial Assistance: $9.37 million in need-based aid is awarded annually to approximately 26 percent of the student body.

School Mascot: Bears

The Blake School is a pre-kindergarten-grade 12, independent day school with a national reputation for academics. Students strive for excellence in athletics and the arts and are committed to improving their local and global community. Small classes of diverse students are united by innate curiosity. Students encounter thoughtfully prepared curriculum along with abundant opportunities for travel, service, sports and artistic endeavors while developing habits of mind that enable them to think critically, solve problems, empathize, create and make our world better.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Mark Dayton ’65 - U.S. Senator from Minnesota, 40th Governor of Minnesota, heir to Dayton's and Target Corporation, first husband of Alida Rockefeller Messinger
- Poppy Harlow ’01 - American journalist, best known for her reporting at CNN and Forbes.com; CNN This Morning anchor
- Dave Goldberg ’85 - Businessman, CEO of Survey Monkey
- George Roy Hill ’39 - Oscar-winning director of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
- Dani Cameranesi ‘13 - American women's ice hockey forward, currently playing for the Minnesota section of the PWHPA. She made her debut for the US national women's team at the 2014 and was a forward for U.S. women's hockey team at 2018 Winter Olympics.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of The Blake School (Middle School, grades 6-8)?

The acceptance rate of The Blake School (Middle School, grades 6-8) is 52%, which is lower than the national average of 87%. The Blake School (Middle School, grades 6-8)'s acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Minnesota with low acceptance rates.

Who are famous alumni from The Blake School (Middle School, grades 6-8)?

The Blake School (Middle School, grades 6-8) famous alumni include: Mark Dayton ’65, Poppy Harlow ’01, Dave Goldberg ’85, George Roy Hill ’39 and Dani Cameranesi ‘13.

Does The Blake School (Middle School, grades 6-8) offer a summer program?

Yes, The Blake School (Middle School, grades 6-8) offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does The Blake School (Middle School, grades 6-8) offer?

The Blake School (Middle School, grades 6-8) offers 19 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Fencing, Figure Skating, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Nordic Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball. The Blake School (Middle School, grades 6-8) is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for most sports offered.

What is The Blake School (Middle School, grades 6-8)'s ranking?

The Blake School (Middle School, grades 6-8) ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Highest average SAT score, Highest average ACT score, Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of students of color, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for The Blake School (Middle School, grades 6-8)?

The application deadline for The Blake School (Middle School, grades 6-8) is Jan. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Hennepin County, MN is $11,704 for elementary schools and $17,507 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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