The average private school acceptance rate in Minnesota is 91% per year (2024-25).
The most selective school in Minnesota is Lake Country School, with an acceptance rate of 30%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 30%
90%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 77%
Most Selective Private Schools in Minnesota (2024-25)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Lake Country School![Lake Country School Photo - Lake Country School]( "Lake Country School Photo - Lake Country School")
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-8
3755 Pleasant Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 827-3707
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 827-3707
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Breck School![Breck School Photo - Parents and caregivers provide an integral volunteer source for our school community. We believe in a strong home-to-school partnership.]( "Breck School Photo - Parents and caregivers provide an integral volunteer source for our school community. We believe in a strong home-to-school partnership.")
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
123 Ottawa Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(763) 381-8201
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(763) 381-8201
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Groves Academy![Groves Academy Photo - Groves Academy is a renowned place of learning that nurtures and encourages brilliance within students with learning challenges. We understand the emotional pain that results when a child is struggling to learn. Our goal is to empower students entering 1st-12th grades to gain the skills and confidence they need to achieve lasting success.]( "Groves Academy Photo - Groves Academy is a renowned place of learning that nurtures and encourages brilliance within students with learning challenges. We understand the emotional pain that results when a child is struggling to learn. Our goal is to empower students entering 1st-12th grades to gain the skills and confidence they need to achieve lasting success.")
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 1-12
3200 Highway 100 S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 920-6377
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 920-6377
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Acceptance Rate: 52%
Grades: PK-12
110 Blake Road S
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-3420
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-3420
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Acceptance Rate: 52%
Grades: PK-12
511 Kenwood Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(952) 988-3420
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(952) 988-3420
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Acceptance Rate: 52%
Grades: PK-12
110 Blake Road South
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-3420
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-3420
Rank: #77.
Acceptance Rate: 61%
Grades: K-12
1150 Goodrich Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-2451
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-2451
Rank: #88.
Saint John's Preparatory School![Saint John's Preparatory School Photo - Graduation, convocation, and monthly mass are held at the Abbey Church on the campus we share with Saint John's University.]( "Saint John's Preparatory School Photo - Graduation, convocation, and monthly mass are held at the Abbey Church on the campus we share with Saint John's University.")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 69%
Grades: 6-12
2280 Watertower Road
Collegeville, MN 56321
(320) 363-3315
Collegeville, MN 56321
(320) 363-3315
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
1401 Gardena Avenue NE
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 231-9701
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 231-9701
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin Cities![Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin Cities Photo - Guided by Faith | Prepared for Life | Always Serving Others. Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is the only college and career preparatory high school in the state of Minnesota.]( "Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin Cities Photo - Guided by Faith | Prepared for Life | Always Serving Others. Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is the only college and career preparatory high school in the state of Minnesota.")
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 9-12
2924 4th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 545-9700
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 545-9700
Rank: #1111.
Acceptance Rate: 72%
Grades: 9-12
One DeLaSalle Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 676-7675
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 676-7675
Rank: #1212.
Pilgrim Lutheran School
(African Methodist Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-8
3901 1st Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 825-5375
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 825-5375
Rank: #1313.
Cretin Derham Hall
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Grades: 9-12
550 Albert St S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 690-2443
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 690-2443
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-8
2344 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 767-1550
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 767-1550
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: Inquire with school
190 Cobblestone Lane
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 303-5183
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 303-5183
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
14400 Diamond Path West
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-2272
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-2272
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 1-12
207 Whiskey Rd NW
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 200-9293
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 200-9293
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Solid Rock Christian Academy![Solid Rock Christian Academy Photo - Our kids enjoy being outside for most of our break periods.]( "Solid Rock Christian Academy Photo - Our kids enjoy being outside for most of our break periods.")
(Pentecostal)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
11800 196th Avenue NW
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-2816
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-2816
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
9201 75th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 488-7900
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 488-7900
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
6758 Bailey Road
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 459-4121
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 459-4121
Rank: #21 - 3721. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-8
4330 Cedar Lake Road S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 381-3500
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 381-3500
Rank: #21 - 3721. - 37.
Blessed Trinity-penn Campus![Blessed Trinity-penn Campus Photo]( "Blessed Trinity-penn Campus Photo")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
7540 Penn Ave. So. - 6720 Nicollet Ave. So.
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 886-6906
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 886-6906
Rank: #21 - 3721. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
2211 Old Main Street South
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-3806
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-3806
Rank: #21 - 3721. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
3210 W 51st St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 927-8673
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 927-8673
Rank: #21 - 3721. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-8
7320 175th Street West
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 953-4155
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 953-4155
Rank: #21 - 3721. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-8
1365 Englewood Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 621-8933
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 621-8933
Rank: #21 - 3721. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-11
25170 Dodd Blvd
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 985-3659
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 985-3659
Rank: #21 - 3721. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
9914 Heartland Circle NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 751-1751
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 751-1751
Rank: #21 - 3721. - 37.
Hillcrest Academy![Hillcrest Academy Photo]( "Hillcrest Academy Photo")
(Other Lutheran)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
610 Hillcrest Drive
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3371
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3371
Rank: #21 - 3721. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
745 6th Ave S
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 455-8557
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 455-8557
Rank: #21 - 3721. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-5
21201 Church Ave
Rogers, MN 55374
(763) 428-2355
Rogers, MN 55374
(763) 428-2355
Rank: #21 - 3721. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 6-12
1200 Oakdale Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 455-1521
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 455-1521
Rank: #21 - 3721. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
15671 158th St NE
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7753
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7753
Rank: #21 - 3721. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
1983 Dayton Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 644-3380
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 644-3380
Rank: #21 - 3721. - 37.
Southview Christian
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-9
15304 County Road 5
Burnsville, MN 55306
(952) 898-2727
Burnsville, MN 55306
(952) 898-2727
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Minnesota average private schools acceptance rate?
The Minnesota average private schools acceptance rate is 91% for 2024-25.
What are the most selective private schools in Minnesota?
The top ranked private schools in Minnesota include Lake Country School, Breck School and Groves Academy.
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in Minnesota?
The most selective private high school in Minnesota is Breck School, with an acceptance rate of 50%. The most selective private elementary school is Lake Country School, with an acceptance rate of 30%.
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