For the 2024-25 school year, there are 27 nonsectarian private high schools in Minnesota. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Minnesota.
The top ranked nonsectarian private high schools in Minnesota include Marie Staffanson, The Blake School, and The Blake School/Upper School.
Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private High Schools in Minnesota (2024-25)
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
511 Kenwood Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(952) 988-3420
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(952) 988-3420
Grades: PK-12
| 1,333 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
1150 Goodrich Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-2451
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-2451
Grades: K-12
| 918 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
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
Loring Nicollet Alternative School
Alternative School
1925 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 872-3626
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 872-3626
Grades: 9-12
| 100 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
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
Rochester Montessori School
Montessori School
5099 7th Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 288-8725
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 288-8725
Grades: NS-9
| 240 students
380 Jackson Street, Suite 100
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 288-4606
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 288-4606
Grades: 10-12
| 4 students
Ziebarth Alternative Learning
Alternative School
706 Turril St
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-4620
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-4620
Grades: 11-12
| 30 students
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