Brightmont Academy
Independent school · Grades 8–12
Mendota Hts, MN
720 Main St Ste 101, Mendota Hts, MN 55118
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 73% of independent schools nationwide
In Mendota Hts, Minnesota, Brightmont Academy is an independent private school for students from 8th grade through 12th grade. About 23 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 73% of independent high schools nationwide. Enrollment is up about 188% since 2017–18. The school day runs about 5 hours, 200 days a year. Minnesota has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 8–12
- Students
- 23
- Teachers
- 5.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 12 girls, 11 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 5 hours
- School year
- 200 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 73% of independent high schools nationwide (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 73% of independent high schools nationwide.
- Compared with 478 independent high schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Minnesota
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Brightmont Academy whether it takes part.
- K-12 Education Subtraction (private school tuition) · Tax credit or deduction
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?
Questions about Brightmont Academy
What grades does Brightmont Academy serve?
Brightmont Academy serves grades 8–12.
How many students attend Brightmont Academy?
About 23 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Brightmont 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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