#1 Best Independent Schools in Hennepin County, MN
International School of Minnesota
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
85% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Eden Prairie, MN
A+Overall grade155 students5 students per teacher
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Best Independent Schools in Hennepin County, MN
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Hennepin County, MN. Top 5 of 5 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Hennepin County, MN
The Blake School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Minnesota
Hopkins, MN
AOverall grade1,287 students9 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in Hennepin County, MN
Blake School
Independent school · Grades K–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
BOverall grade1,287 students11 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent Schools in Hennepin County, MN
Breakaway Academy
Independent school · Grades K–8
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Eden Prairie, MN
B-Overall grade373 students8 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Hennepin County, MN
Excel High School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
The largest of 20 independent schools in Minnesota
Minnetonka, MN
B-Overall grade2,300 students
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