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The Blake School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12

Hopkins, MN

110 Blake Rd S, Hopkins, MN 55343

Overall grade: A

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

  • BClass size
  • ACollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • One of the 3 largest independent schools in Minnesota
  • 99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Serving families in Hopkins since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

The Blake School is an independent private school in Hopkins, Minnesota, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 1,287 students and around 9 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school reports that about 99% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 175 days a year. Minnesota has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
1,287
Teachers
137.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 687 girls, 600 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
175 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 99% (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 survey year

    1,327’11–121,335’13–141,329’15–161,329’17–181,320’19–20336’21–221,287’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K44
    K63
    160
    262
    372
    471
    588
    6109
    7115
    8120
    9127
    10138
    11132
    12130

    Student body

    White58%
    Two or more races18%
    Asian12%
    Hispanic or Latino6%
    Black5%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools
    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in Minnesota

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

    What grades does The Blake School serve?

    The Blake School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend The Blake School?

    About 1,287 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The 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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