Excel High School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
The largest of 20 independent schools in Minnesota
Minnetonka, MN
B-Overall grade2,300 students
Independent schools in Minnesota
Nonreligious private schools with a regular or specialized program. 17 schools listed.
Largest independent schools
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
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
St. Paul Academy & Summit School
Independent school · Grades K–12
98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Saint Paul, MN
B+Overall grade890 students8 students per teacher
Mounds Park Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Saint Paul, MN
A+Overall grade553 students8 students per teacher
Breakaway Academy
Independent school · Grades K–8
The only independent school in Chaska
Chaska, MN
B-Overall grade383 students10 students per teacher
Breakaway Academy
Independent school · Grades K–8
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Eden Prairie, MN
B-Overall grade373 students8 students per teacher
Community of Saints Regional Catholic School
Independent school · Grades K–8
The only independent school in West Saint Paul
West Saint Paul, MN
B-Overall grade206 students23 students per teacher
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
Rochester Arts and Sciences Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–7
The only independent school in Rochester
Rochester, MN
A+Overall grade149 students6 students per teacher
Minnesota Waldorf
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–7
The only independent school in Maplewood
Maplewood, MN
BOverall grade126 students8 students per teacher
T4n Pinnacle Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
The only independent school in Brainerd
Brainerd, MN
B+Overall grade85 students6 students per teacher
Cyprus Classical Academy
Independent school · Ungraded
The only independent school in Burnsville
Burnsville, MN
B+Overall grade60 students6 students per teacher
MPLS One School Global
Independent school · Grades 3–12
The only independent school in Lakeville
Lakeville, MN
A-Overall grade32 students5 students per teacher
Fusion Academy Minneapolis
Independent school · Grades 6–12
The only independent school in Edina
Edina, MN
A-Overall grade26 students3 students per teacher
Brightmont Academy
Independent school · Grades 8–12
Smaller classes than 73% of independent schools nationwide
Mendota Hts, MN
A-Overall grade23 students5 students per teacher
The French Acadmie
Independent school · Kindergarten only
Small classes: about 4 students per teacher
Eden Prairie, MN
A-Overall grade4 students4 students per teacher
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