Top 20 Best Hennepin County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 152 private schools serving 30,582 students in Hennepin County, MN (there are 465 public schools, serving 174,394 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Hennepin County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Hennepin County, MN include The Blake School, Breck School and Marie Staffanson.
The average tuition cost is $10,431, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $8,242.
46% of private schools in Hennepin County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Hennepin County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Maranatha Christian Academy
Maranatha Christian Academy Photo
(Pentecostal)
(16)
9201 75th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 488-7900
Grades: PK-12
| 871 students
2855 Glacier Lane, Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 452-4650
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Fusion Academy Minneapolis
Fusion Academy Minneapolis Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.
Alternative School
7545 France Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
6600 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 623 students
4330 Cedar Lake Road S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 381-3500
Grades: K-8
| 171 students
Annunciation Catholic School
Annunciation Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
525 W 54th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 823-4394
Grades: PK-8
| 390 students
Ascension Catholic School
Ascension Catholic School Photo - Ascension opened a preschool in 2023. There are 20 scholars enrolled.
(Catholic)
1726 Dupont Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 521-3609
Grades: PK-8
| 328 students
Benilde-St Margaret's School
Benilde-St Margaret's School Photo - Members of the Class of 2022 process from BSM to this year's convocation ceremony.
(Catholic)
(3)
2501 Highway 100
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 927-4176
Grades: 7-12
| 1,059 students
The Blake School
The Blake School Photo - Educators at the Middle School, located on Blake's Hopkins campus, help some 340 students continue to thrive as they enter adolescence.
110 Blake Road S
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-3420
Grades: PK-12
| 1,358 students
511 Kenwood Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(952) 988-3420
Grades: PK-12
| 1,333 students
Blessed Trinity-penn Campus
Blessed Trinity-penn Campus Photo
(Catholic)
7540 Penn Ave. So. - 6720 Nicollet Ave. So.
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 866-6906
Grades: PK-3
| 110 students
Breck School
Breck School Photo - Parents and caregivers provide an integral volunteer source for our school community. We believe in a strong home-to-school partnership.
(Episcopal)
123 Ottawa Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(763) 381-8201
Grades: PK-12
| 1,216 students
Carondelet Catholic
(Catholic)
(7)
3210 W 51st St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 927-8673
Grades: PK-8
| 371 students
Children's Workshop
Montessori School
2190 W Wayzata Blvd
Long Lake, MN 55356
(763) 577-4244
Grades: PK-K
| 96 students
City of Lakes Waldorf School
City of Lakes Waldorf School Photo - At City of Lakes Waldorf School, our teachers strive to see and recognize each one of our students, greeting them each morning individually, and working with them over multiple years to build on their unique strengths and meet their individual challenges, giving them the tools they need to thrive.
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
2344 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 767-1550
Grades: NS-8
| 275 students
2924 4th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 545-9700
Grades: 9-12
| 414 students
DeLaSalle High School
DeLaSalle High School Photo - ACADEMICS: The Global Advantage Program offers students the opportunity to earn college credit through rigorous international travel courses, such as Biology study in the Costa Rican Rain Forest.
(Catholic)
(6)
One DeLaSalle Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 676-7618
Grades: 9-12
| 725 students
Excel High School
Excel High School Photo
601 Carlson Parkway, Suite 1250
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 465-3700
Grades: 6-12
| 4,200 students
Fourth Baptist Christian School
Fourth Baptist Christian School Photo - Fourth Baptist Church & Christian School
(Baptist)
(4)
900 Forestview Lane North
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 417-8240
Grades: PK-12
| 334 students
Good Shepherd School
Good Shepherd School Photo
(Catholic)
145 Jersey Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(763) 545-4285
Grades: PK-6
| 276 students
Groves Academy
Groves Academy Photo - Groves Academy is a renowned place of learning that nurtures and encourages brilliance within students with learning challenges. We understand the emotional pain that results when a child is struggling to learn. Our goal is to empower students entering 1st-12th grades to gain the skills and confidence they need to achieve lasting success.
Special Education School
3200 Highway 100 S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 920-6377
Grades: 1-12
| 277 students
Heritage Christian Academy
Heritage Christian Academy Photo - Heritage Christian Academy enjoys a 100% graduation rate, with 98% of our students attending Colleges, Universities, Technical and Bible schools worldwide. 2% of our grads choose honorable military service.
(Christian)
(1)
15655 Bass Lake Rd
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 463-2200
Grades: PK-12
| 385 students
Holy Name Of Jesus School
Holy Name Of Jesus School Photo
(Catholic)
155 County Road 24
Wayzata, MN 55391
(763) 473-3675
Grades: NS-6
| 454 students
Hope Academy
(Christian)
2300 Chicago Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 540-2000
Grades: K-12
| 540 students
6385 Beach Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1800
Grades: PK-12
| 299 students
Lake Country School
Lake Country School Photo - Lake Country School
Montessori School
3755 Pleasant Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 827-3707
Grades: PK-8
| 306 students
Marie Staffanson
Marie Staffanson Photo - Students in grades PK-5 attend school at Blake's Highcroft campus in Wayzata.
110 Blake Road South
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-3420
Grades: PK-12
| 1,333 students
Mary Queen Of Peace Catholic School
Mary Queen Of Peace Catholic School Photo - Mary Queen of Peace Catholic School students integrate faith into their educational experience every day.
(Catholic)
(3)
21201 Church Ave
Rogers, MN 55374
(763) 428-2355
Grades: PK-5
| 146 students
Minnehaha Academy
Minnehaha Academy Photo - Students have the unique opportunity to design, build and send an experiment to the International Space Station. Minnehaha Academy is the only school in the Midwest with this program.
(Christian)
(13)
3100 West River Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 728-7722
Grades: NS-12
| 895 students
Minnehaha Academy - Upper School
Minnehaha Academy - Upper School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
3100 W River Pkwy
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-8321
Grades: PK-12
| 880 students
Minnetonka Christian Academy
Minnetonka Christian Academy Photo - As of July 2022, MCA has moved back into our original "big" building on our campus! We are excited to have full use of our gymnasium and original facility once again for the 2022-2023 school year!
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3500 Williston Rd
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 935-4497
Grades: PK-10
| 127 students
Nativity Of Mary School
Nativity Of Mary School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
9901 E Bloomington Fwy
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 881-8160
Grades: PK-8
| 303 students
Notre Dame Academy
Notre Dame Academy Photo - Our team of dedicated teachers offers a childcentered education that is authentic, relevant, taught with kindness and inclusiveness, with a commitment to the whole child always remaining Christ centered and focused on academic excellence, social responsibility and spiritual integrity.
(Catholic)
(2)
13505 Excelsior Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 358-3500
Grades: NS-8
| 288 students
Our Lady Of Grace School
Our Lady Of Grace School Photo
(Catholic)
5071 Eden Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 929-5463
Grades: NS-8
| n/a students
Pilgrim Lutheran School
(African Methodist Episcopal)
3901 1st Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 825-5375
Grades: NS-8
| 86 students
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Hennepin County, Minnesota

Hennepin County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
150 Railway St E
Loretto, MN 55357
(763) 479-0540
Grades: K-9
| 94 students
2420 Dunwoody Ave
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 471-0023
Grades: K-9
| 66 students
18360 Minnetonka Blvd
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 476-4525
Grades: K-7
| 37 students
4500 Clinton Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 825-0809
Grades: PK-8
| 94 students
3946 Wooddale Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 926-2222
Grades: PK-6
| 131 students
Mt. Hope Redemption W Campus (Closed 2023)
Special Program Emphasis (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3601 W Old Shakopee Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 888-1303
Grades: NS-8
| 205 students
Mt. Hope/redemption School (Closed 2006)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
927 E Old Shakopee Road
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 881-0036
Grades: PK-8
| 158 students
1219 University Ave Se
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 378-1014
Grades: K-12
| 34 students
Timothy Lutheran School (Closed 2006)
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
7814 Minnetonka Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 929-8317
Grades: K-8
| 40 students
4530 Lyndale Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 827-3861
Grades: K-8
| 65 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hennepin County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Hennepin County, MN include The Blake School, Breck School and Marie Staffanson.
How many private schools are located in Hennepin County, MN?
152 private schools are located in Hennepin County, MN.
How much do private schools cost in Hennepin County, MN?
The average tuition cost is $10,431, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $8,242.
How diverse are private schools in Hennepin County, MN?
Hennepin County, MN private schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Hennepin County, MN go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Hennepin County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hennepin County, MN?
46% of private schools in Hennepin County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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