The Blake School/Upper School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 1,281 students
Yearly Tuition: $36,836
Acceptance rate: 52%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 31
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

The Blake School/Upper School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Blake School/Upper School
Pre-K	46
Kind	55
1	62
2	60
3	58
4	73
5	79
6	84
7	107
8	113
9	129
10	140
11	133
12	142

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Yes

Year Founded

1900

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

School Calendar

Campus Size

55 acres

School Motto

Commitment to Pluralism

Student Body

Total Students

1,281 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

38%

State avg.: 23%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

157 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

85%

Average Class Size

16 students

Average SAT score

1402

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

19 courses

List of Courses Offered

Advanced Courses

BiologyCalculus (AB/BC & Adv. Topics)

ChemistryEnglish Language

English LiteratureEuropean History

French Language & CultureLatin Literature

Physics CPhysics C Mechanics

Physics ISpanish Language & Culture

StatisticsU.S. Government & Politics

U.S. History

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 31

Yearly Tuition Cost

$36,836

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Tuition Notes

Varies by grade. Blake annually awards 9.37 million dollars in need-based financial aid to 26 percent of the student body. See web site for tuition.

Summer Program Cost Notes

Blake offers an array of PK-12 academic, artistic, athletic and day camp options. Program costs vary by camp and program.

% on Financial Aid

26%

Acceptance Rate

52%

National avg.: 82%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Joe Silvestri

Admissions Associate

Megan Duncan

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

18 sports

Sports

Alpine SkiingBaseball

BasketballCross Country

DivingFencing

Figure SkatingFootball

GolfIce Hockey

LacrosseSoccer

SoftballSwimming

TennisTrack and Field

Ultimate FrisbeeVolleyball

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Colors

White, Blue, Green, Royal blue, Brown, Kelly green

School Mascot

Bears

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

27 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Admissions AmbassadorsAnime Club

Assembly ModeratorsAsset Management Group

Badminton ClubBee Club

Blood Drive CommitteeChess Team

DebateDECA

Drawing at DawnEmpty Bowls

Gender and Sexuality AllianceGirl Up

Green TeamHabitat for Humanity

LearningWorksMath Team

Model United NationsRobotics

Science BowlScience Olympiad

She's the FirstSlam Poetry Club

Stock Exchange ClubStudent Newspaper

We Charity

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School Notes

Founded in 1900, The Blake School is an independent, coeducational day school (pre-k-12) with campuses in Minneapolis (grades 9-12) and Hopkins (grades PK-8).
Blake provides a strong liberal arts education with a challenging curriculum that integrates academics, arts and athletics.
Approximately 1,277 students attend Blake, coming from 68 Twin Cities' communities.
Tuition: $35,033 - $42,027
Financial Assistance: $9.37 millon in need-based aid awarded annually to 26 percent of the student body

The Blake School is a pre-kindergarten-grade 12, independent day school with a national reputation for academics. Its comprehensive, rigorous curriculum prepares students to advance to the most selective colleges and universities. Students strive for excellence in athletics and the arts and are committed to improving their local and global community. Small classes of diverse students are united by innate curiosity. Students encounter thoughtfully prepared curriculum along with abundant opportunities for travel, service, sports and artistic endeavors while developing habits of mind that enable them to think critically, solve problems, empathize, create and make our world better.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Mark Dayton 鈥�65 - U.S. Senator from Minnesota, 40th Governor of Minnesota, heir to Dayton's and Target Corporation, first husband of Alida Rockefeller Messinger
- Poppy Harlow 鈥�01 - American journalist, best known for her reporting at CNN and Forbes.com; CNN This Morning anchor
- Dave Goldberg 鈥�85 - Businessman, CEO of Survey Monkey
- George Roy Hill 鈥�39 - Oscar-winning director of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
- Dani Cameranesi 鈥�13 - American women's ice hockey forward, currently playing for the Minnesota section of the PWHPA. She made her debut for the US national women's team at the 2014 and was a forward for U.S. women's hockey team at 2018 Winter Olympics.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Blake School/Upper School cost?

The Blake School/Upper School's tuition is approximately $36,836 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of The Blake School/Upper School?

The acceptance rate of The Blake School/Upper School is 52%, which is lower than the national average of 87%. The Blake School/Upper School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Minnesota with low acceptance rates.

Who are famous alumni from The Blake School/Upper School?

The Blake School/Upper School famous alumni include: Mark Dayton 鈥�65, Poppy Harlow 鈥�01, Dave Goldberg 鈥�85, George Roy Hill 鈥�39 and Dani Cameranesi 鈥�13.

Does The Blake School/Upper School offer a summer program?

Yes, The Blake School/Upper School offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.

What sports does The Blake School/Upper School offer?

The Blake School/Upper School offers 18 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Fencing, Figure Skating, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball. The Blake School/Upper School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for most sports offered.

What is The Blake School/Upper School's ranking?

The Blake School/Upper School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Highest average SAT score, Highest average ACT score, Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of students of color, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for The Blake School/Upper School?

The application deadline for The Blake School/Upper School is Jan. 31.

In what neighborhood is The Blake School/Upper School located?

The Blake School/Upper School is located in the Calhoun Isles neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Minneapolis, MN is $12,470 for elementary schools and $19,941 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Minneapolis, MN is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).