Visitation School

Visitation offers a wide-range of exceptional opportunities: French, Spanish and Chinese beginning in Montessori Pre-K; robotics, athletics, robust arts and theater, and service-learning programs.
Our 60-acre campus is home to a newly renovated STEM center, a professional-caliber theater, stunning art studios, ballet studio, outdoor classroom and superb athletic facilities.
Our faculty are dedicated and innovative; creating exceptional classroom experiences where our students grow and thrive.
Co-ed, from Montessori Pre-K through fifth grade, Vis welcomes boys and girls into a Lower School environment where each student is known, loved and challenged. In grades 6-12, we provide a uniquely empowering experience to girls.
All girls in grades 6-12. The only all-girls school in Minnesota.
In these years, as our students shape their futures, Vis girls shine.
They speak confidently, lead eagerly and are confident, competent learners.
They are capable leaders.  And they will be for life.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked MN School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $25,460
  • Average class size: 17 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School News

  • This is Vis: College Counseling - 11/07/2023
    Visitation offers a comprehensive, individualized college counseling program for all Upper School students. College counselors, Sarah Patterson and Brian Burgemeister, bring years of college admissions experience to Vis. Below, they ...moreanswer some frequently asked questions about College Counseling at Vis. hide
  • This is Vis: Upper School Social Studies - 11/07/2023
    The Visitation School Social Studies department, serving high school students in grades 9-12, strives to develop good citizens at the local, national and global levels. An awareness of how local ...moreand global events can be interconnected and a sense of their obligation to contribute to improving society are critical components of our curriculum. These goals are rooted in Catholic tradition and Salesian Spirituality. An emphasis on effective communication skills prepares students to enter a pluralistic society and identify multiple perspectives. The sweeping scope of study covers world history, European history, American history and government, instilling lessons that are both grounded in the past and forward-thinking. hide
  • Why All Girls? - 11/07/2023
    At Visitation, we believe in the limitless potential of girls. In our all-girls Middle and Upper Schools, girls hold every leadership position. They participate in classrooms where they are confident ...moreto express their opinions, to use their voices and to be their authentic selves. Learning and exploring in an all-girls' environment empowers Visitation students to see themselves as the leaders, innovators, artists, champions and changemakers our world needs. hide

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild learning differences
Year Founded
1873
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details

Student Body

Total Students
599 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Visitation School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
Average Class Size
17 students
Number of AP Courses
12 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chinese, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP French, AP Spanish, AP Statistics, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
$8,371-$25,460
% on Financial Aid
40%
Admissions Director
Mirella Maxwell Miller

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
23 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Blood Drive Team, Campus Ministry, Curling, Debate, FIRST Lego League, French & Spanish, Language Clubs - Chinese, Leadership Team, Literary Magazine, Math Team, Mock Trial, Newspaper, Peer Mentors, Pottery Club, Quiz Bowl, STAND - Diversity Group, Student Council, The Robettes - FIRST Robotics, Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:
Band - Marching and Concert, Choir, Orchestra, Theater

School Notes

  • Visitation offers a wide-range of exceptional opportunities: French, Spanish and Chinese beginning in Montessori Pre-K; robotics, robust arts, athletics and service-learning programs. Our 60-acre campus is home to a STEM center, a ballet studio, a professional-caliber theater, stunning art studios, outdoor classroom and superb athletic facilities. Our faculty are dedicated and innovative; creating exceptional classroom experiences where our students grow and thrive.
  • COED, then All-Girls
  • From Montessori Pre-K through fifth grade, Vis welcomes boys and girls into a Lower School environment where each student is known, loved and challenged. In grades 6-12, we provide a uniquely empowering experience to girls. In these years, as our students shape their futures, Vis girls shine. They speak confidently, lead eagerly and are confident, competent learners. They are capable leaders. And they will be for life.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Visitation School cost?
Visitation School's tuition is approximately $25,460 for private students.
Does Visitation School offer a summer program?
Yes, Visitation School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does Visitation School offer?
Visitation School offers 15 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Ballet, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Nordic Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Visitation School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for most sports offered.
What is Visitation School's ranking?
When is the application deadline for Visitation School?
The application deadline for Visitation School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Calendar

View the Visitation School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
First Day of School
August 26, 2024 (Monday)
First Day Coffee (Parents' Association)
August 26, 2024 (Monday)
First Day of Montessori Pre-K - New Students
August 26, 2024 (Monday)
First Day of Montessori Pre-K - New Students
August 27, 2024 (Tuesday)
First Day of Montessori Pre-K - All Students
August 28, 2024 (Wednesday)

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (6 reviews)
5  
Two of our children attend Visitation School -- our daughter is in the high school and our son is in the Lower School. Our kids are known, loved and challenged. The academic rigor is second to none. Yes, they are challenged but they are not alone. The teachers are wonderfully supportive and truly partner with our children and with parents. The athletics are incredible. The offer 13 varsity sports, they win and anyone can play. What more can you ask for?! Visitation is a wonderful, well-rounded, values-based education. We could not be happier. There is no better school in Minnesota.
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5  
Visitation is all that it claims to be. From excellent academics to a 60-acre campus that extends learning beyond the classroom, students are encouraged at every turn. My children had a GREAT experience- academics, spirituality, sports, theatre, clubs, friends, caring teachers—we're grateful.
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5  
Our two children attend Visitation School, and we could not be more pleased! Our son is thriving in the Lower School. As the school states, he is "known, loved and challenged." Vis is such a loving place. Our daughter is in the all-girls Middle School and loves it. Visitation's Middle School provides a safe place for students to grow and learn -- to develop resiliency, critical thinking skills and a strong foundation for high school. Visitation School is worth it!
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5  
My daughters attended Visitation's Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools. I will be forever grateful for our time at Visitation. The community is welcoming and inclusive. Students are challenged and known. Students are encouraged to realize their talents in a variety of areas. As graduates, my daughters so appreciate their education and the life-long Vis friends they made. Thank you Visitation!
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5  
Our daughter started in Vis'' early childhood program. We were so impressed with the teachers, curriculum and overall environment that we enrolled her in lower school, middle school and eventually upper school. We are a family of modest means, so sending our daughter to Vis was a sacrifice, but it was the best money we ever spent. Vis helped shape her into a leader and an exceptional person.
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5  
I could not be more pleased with how prepared my daughter was for college after her graduation from Visitation. She attended from grades 6-12. Her teachers knew her name, her personality and what made her tick. She was consistently challenged and she rose to those challenges. Our family made some real sacrifices to send her to Visitation and not one of us regrets it for a minute. If you can make Visitation work for your family, do it.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked MN School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $25,460
  • Average class size: 17 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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