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Blake School

Independent school · Grades K–12

Minneapolis, MN

511 Kenwood Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B-Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • B-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • One of the 3 largest independent schools in Minnesota
  • 98% of graduates go to four-year colleges

In Minneapolis, Minnesota, Blake School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 1,287 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. The school reports that about 98% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 175 days a year. Minnesota has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–12
Students
1,287
Teachers
117.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11
Boys and girls
Coed · 607 girls, 680 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
175 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 98% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 77% of independent schools in Minnesota.
    • Compared with 13 independent schools in Minnesota.

    Students by grade

    K63
    160
    262
    372
    472
    588
    6109
    7115
    8120
    9127
    10138
    11132
    12129

    Student body

    White61%
    Two or more races16%
    Asian12%
    Black4%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3%
    Hispanic or Latino2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Help paying tuition in Minnesota

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Blake School whether it takes part.

    More about Minnesota's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Blake School

    What grades does Blake School serve?

    Blake School serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend Blake School?

    About 1,287 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Blake School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Minnesota has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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