For the 2024-25 school year, there are 658 private schools serving 99,786 students in Minnesota (there are 2,757 public schools, serving 876,231 students). 10% of all K-12 students in Minnesota attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
The average private school tuition is $8,192 for elementary schools and $14,579 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Minnesota include Marie Staffanson, The Blake School, and Breck School.
The average acceptance rate is 91% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 22% and the student:teacher ratio is 13:1.
Top Ranked Minnesota Private Schools by County (2024-25)
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# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Minnesota?
The top-ranked private schools in Minnesota include Marie Staffanson, The Blake School, and Breck School.
How many private schools are located in Minnesota?
There are 658 private schools are located in Minnesota.
How much do private schools cost in Minnesota?
The average private school tuition in Minnesota is $8,192 for elementary schools and $14,579 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Minnesota?
Approximately 22% of students in Minnesota private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Minnesota go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Minnesota attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Minnesota?
Which private schools in Minnesota are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Minnesota include: Roseville KinderCare vs. Kinderberry Hill Child Development Center I, Community Christian School vs. Central Minnesota Christian School, St. Jude Of The Lake Catholic School vs. St. Croix Catholic School
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