For the 2025 school year, there are 49 nonsectarian private elementary schools in Minnesota. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Minnesota.
The top ranked nonsectarian private elementary schools in Minnesota include The Blake School (Middle School, grades 6-8), The Blake School Early Learning Center, and The Blake School/Upper School.
Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Elementary Schools in Minnesota (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2051 Larpenteur Avenue E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-5577
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-5577
Grades: PK-12
| 568 students
2855 Glacier Lane, Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 452-4650
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 452-4650
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Fusion Academy Minneapolis![Fusion Academy Minneapolis Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]( "Fusion Academy Minneapolis Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.")
Alternative School
7545 France Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(877) 673-8893
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
1401 Gardena Avenue NE
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 231-9701
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 231-9701
Grades: PK-12
| 393 students
110 Blake Road S
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-3420
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-3420
Grades: PK-12
| 1,307 students
110 Blake Road South
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-3420
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-3420
Grades: PK-12
| 1,307 students
511 Kenwood Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(952) 988-3420
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(952) 988-3420
Grades: PK-12
| 1,307 students
2344 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 767-1550
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 767-1550
Grades: NS-8
| 275 students
Discovery Montessori School
Montessori School
804 7th Street South
Princeton, MN 55371
(330) 867-6222
Princeton, MN 55371
(330) 867-6222
Grades: PK-6
| 39 students
601 Carlson Parkway, Suite 1250
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 465-3700
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 465-3700
Grades: 6-12
| 4,200 students
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
3200 Highway 100 S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 920-6377
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 920-6377
Grades: 1-12
| 277 students
The International School Of Minnesota![The International School Of Minnesota Photo - The International School of Minnesota is located on 55 wooded, lake-front acres in Eden Prairie, Minnesota]( "The International School Of Minnesota Photo - The International School of Minnesota is located on 55 wooded, lake-front acres in Eden Prairie, Minnesota")
Daycare / Preschool
6385 Beach Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1835
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1835
Grades: PK-12
| 317 students
Lake Country School![Lake Country School Photo - Lake Country School]( "Lake Country School Photo - Lake Country School")
Montessori School
3755 Pleasant Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 827-3707
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 827-3707
Grades: PK-8
| 306 students
1150 Goodrich Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-2451
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-2451
Grades: K-12
| 918 students
1201 East County Road E
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 429-3710
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 429-3710
Grades: PK-6
| 162 students
Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning
Special Program Emphasis
6282 Cranberry Rd
Finland, MN 55603
(218) 353-7414
Finland, MN 55603
(218) 353-7414
Grades: 4-6
| 286 students
13973 W Preserve Blvd
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 736-1004
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 736-1004
Grades: NS-3
| 55 students
Breakaway Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1661 Park Ridge Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 227-7794
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 227-7794
Grades: 5-8
| 199 students
Brightmont Academy
Alternative School
15624 Pilot Knob Rd #500
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 564-2164
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 564-2164
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Brightmont Academy - Mendota Heights![Brightmont Academy - Mendota Heights Photo - Taking individual courses at Brightmont Academy offers an effective one-to-one instruction alternative for students to learn concepts and skills by progressing at their own pace.]( "Brightmont Academy - Mendota Heights Photo - Taking individual courses at Brightmont Academy offers an effective one-to-one instruction alternative for students to learn concepts and skills by progressing at their own pace.")
Special Program Emphasis
720 Main Street, Suite 101
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(952) 564-2164
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(952) 564-2164
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Children's Discovery Academy![Children's Discovery Academy Photo - Serving Families Through the Exceptional Care and Education of Children]( "Children's Discovery Academy Photo - Serving Families Through the Exceptional Care and Education of Children")
Daycare / Preschool
433 Little Canada Road E
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 484-4931
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 484-4931
Grades: NS-5
| n/a students
Franklin Academy![Franklin Academy Photo]( "Franklin Academy Photo")
Special Education School
1001 Boone Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(952) 737-6900
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(952) 737-6900
Grades: 1-12
| 91 students
6385 Beach Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1825
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1825
Grades: PK-12
| 156 students
Long Lake Conservation Center
Special Program Emphasis
28952 438th Ln
Palisade, MN 56469
(218) 768-4653
Palisade, MN 56469
(218) 768-4653
Grades: 5
| 130 students
Many Rivers Montessori
Montessori School
Jefferson Square, 916 E 3rd Street
Duluth, MN 55805
(218) 464-5570
Duluth, MN 55805
(218) 464-5570
Grades: K-8
| 108 students
Millennium Learn Center II - Small World Learn Center
Alternative School
1390 Paul Pkwy Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 862-7643
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 862-7643
Grades: PK-3
| 93 students
70 East County Road B
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 487-6700
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 487-6700
Grades: PK-8
| 161 students
Mnts Tamil School
Montessori School
3830 Baker Rd
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 267-2917
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 267-2917
Grades: 7-9
| 150 students
1333 5th Ave. S.
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 323-0741
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 323-0741
Grades: NS-6
| 114 students
313 Mygatt Ave
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 728-4600
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 728-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 42 students
Nawayee Center School
Alternative School
2421 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Grades: 7-12
| 50 students
4665 Hodgson Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 484-8242
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 484-8242
Grades: PK-8
| 153 students
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