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Breakaway Academy

Independent school · Grades K–8

Chaska, MN

1661 Park Ridge Dr, Chaska, MN 55318

Overall grade: B-

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

  • BClass size
  • BYears serving families
  • B-Diversity

What stands out

  • The only independent school in Chaska
  • Growing: enrollment up 92% since 2019–20

In Chaska, Minnesota, Breakaway Academy is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 383 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 92% since 2019–20. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 167 days a year. Minnesota has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
383
Teachers
38 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 60 girls, 323 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
167 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 95% of independent elementary schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 1,445 independent elementary schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    199’19–20347’21–22383’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    K17
    111
    228
    321
    445
    561
    667
    764
    869

    Student body

    White99%
    Black1%
    Hispanic or Latino0%

    Help paying tuition in Minnesota

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

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    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 Breakaway Academy

    What grades does Breakaway Academy serve?

    Breakaway Academy serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend Breakaway Academy?

    About 383 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Breakaway Academy?

    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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