For the 2025-26 school year, there are 627 private schools serving 97,067 students in Minnesota (there are , serving 870,535 students). 10% of all K-12 students in Minnesota attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $8,882 for elementary schools and $14,788 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Minnesota include Breck School, The Blake School/Upper School, and The Blake School Early Learning Center.
The average acceptance rate is 86% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 23% and the student-teacher ratio is 12:1.
Top Ranked Minnesota ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools by County (2025-26)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Minnesota?
The top-ranked private schools in Minnesota include Breck School, The Blake School/Upper School, and The Blake School Early Learning Center.
How many private schools are located in Minnesota?
There are 627 private schools are located in Minnesota.
How much do private schools cost in Minnesota?
The average private school tuition in Minnesota is $8,882 for elementary schools and $14,788 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Minnesota?
Approximately 23% 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 10%).
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, St. Joseph Elementary School vs. Park Christian School, Community Christian School vs. Central Minnesota Christian School
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