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Charter schools in Bloomington, MN

5 schools in Bloomington, 129 more within 15 miles. Public, and free to attend.

Public charter schools (tuition-free)

Bloomington charter schools at a glance

5 public charter schools give Bloomington as their address in the 2025-26 federal school directory, and 129 more are within 15 miles. The 5 in town had about 1,106 students in 2024-25. 2 teach elementary grades and 1 teach high school. One is mostly or fully online. Every one is a public school that charges no tuition.

1,106 students, 2024-25
1 high schools
$0 tuition

Networks and districts with the most of these schools: Community School of Excellence (6), Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch (5), Hope Community Academy (4), Universal Academy Charter School (4), Cyber Village Academy (3). Names as reported to the federal directory.

Charter schools in Bloomington (5)

Largest first. Enrollment and teachers are from 2024-25; schools new in 2025-26 have no count yet.

Charter school Grades Students (2024-25) Per teacher Phone
BlueSky Charter SchoolFully online 6-12 634 13.8 (651) 642-0888
Compass Academy PK-5 245 17.5 (952) 600-9250
Success Academy Bloomington Elem K-5 117 10.9 (612) 876-3050
Success Academy Bloomington Middle 6-8 63 18 (612) 876-3050
Compass Academy Secondary 6-8 47 47 (952) 600-9250

Nearby, within 15 miles (129)

Charter schools in other towns, nearest first. Online schools are left out here because their address is an office.

Charter school Grades Students (2024-25) Per teacher Town Miles Phone
Seven Hills - Richfield Elementary K-5 303 9 Richfield 3 (612) 314-7600
Seven Hills - Richfield Middle 6-8 313 9.2 Richfield 3 (612) 314-7602
Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities K-8 171 39.4 Richfield 3 (612) 712-5252
International Spanish Language Acad PK-5 447 19.6 Edina 3 (952) 746-6020
SciTech Academy Charter School K-8 342 13.2 Richfield 4 (612) 800-2036
Partnership Academy PK-8 515 12 Richfield 4 (612) 866-3630
Universal Academy South Elementary PK-6 103 16.8 Burnsville 4 (651) 442-3124
Universal Academy South Middle/High 7-8 11 Burnsville 4 (651) 442-3124
Gateway STEM Academy Charter School K-8 121 St Paul 4 (952) 206-4050
Watershed High School 9-12 57 9.5 Richfield 5 (612) 871-4363
Agamim Classical Academy K-8 266 10.3 Edina 5 (952) 856-2531
PIM Arts High School 9-12 349 7.8 Eden Prairie 6 (952) 224-1340
Seven Hills - Burnsville Elementary K-5 480 8.1 Burnsville 6 (952) 426-6001
GOA School of Logic 5-8 101 16.1 Eagan 6 (651) 615-0499
GOA School of Rhetoric 9 new in 2025-26 Eagan 6 (651) 615-0491
STEP Academy 6-12 - Burnsville 6-10 96 24.7 Burnsville 6 (651) 285-1920
STEP Academy KG-5th - Burnsville K-5 171 12.9 Burnsville 6 (651) 289-6120
Stonebridge World School PK-6 240 15 Minneapolis 6 (612) 877-7400
Southside Family Charter School K-5 119 8.2 Minneapolis 7 (612) 872-8322
Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka 7-12 150 4.2 Minnetonka 7 (612) 217-0436
Hennepin Schools Lower Campus K-4 240 10.2 Minneapolis 7 (612) 843-5050
Hennepin Schools Upper Campus 5-8 207 15.9 Minneapolis 7 (612) 843-5050
Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop 6-8 438 19.4 Minneapolis 7 (612) 455-4044
CVA Hybrid Elementary School (K-5) K-5 30 5.4 Minneapolis 7 (651) 523-7170
CVA Hybrid High School (9-12) 9-12 49 7.1 Minneapolis 7 (651) 523-7170
CVA Hybrid Middle School (6-8) 6-8 39 7.4 Minneapolis 7 (651) 523-7170
Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop K-5 404 13.9 Minneapolis 7 (612) 455-4004
Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School 6-12 702 12.8 Minnetonka 7 (952) 746-7760
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School K-5 830 11.6 Minnetonka 7 (952) 746-7760
Augsburg Fairview Academy 9-12 88 10.5 Minneapolis 7 (612) 333-1614
Venture Academy Middle School 6-8 90 7.1 Minneapolis 7 (612) 345-9040
Aspen Academy K-8 641 14.6 Savage 7 (952) 226-5940
El Colegio High School 9-12 83 Minneapolis 7 (612) 728-5728
Cosmos Montessori PK-5 21 7 Minneapolis 8 (612) 444-2236
Friendship Academy of the Arts K-8 167 29.6 Minneapolis 8 (612) 879-6703
FIT Academy K-5 264 11.7 Apple Valley 8 (952) 847-3798
FIT Academy High School 6-12 194 32.7 Apple Valley 8 (952) 847-3798
Ubah Academy 9-12 321 19.6 Hopkins 8 (952) 540-2942
Lirio Montessori PK-K 3 Minneapolis 9 (612) 293-5314
Aim Academy of Science & Technology 6-12 178 17.9 Minneapolis 9 (612) 452-2274
Urban Academy PK-8 416 12.2 Saint Paul 9 (651) 215-9419
MTS High School 7-12 158 9.3 Minneapolis 9 (612) 722-9013
Universal Academy Elementary PK-6 411 18.3 Minneapolis 9 (651) 340-5994
Universal Academy Middle/High 7-12 154 27 Minneapolis 9 (651) 340-5994
Aurora Charter School PK-4 239 15.2 Minneapolis 9 (612) 870-3891
Aurora Middle School 5-8 180 15.2 Minneapolis 9 (612) 200-9590
Bdote Learning Center K-8 65 10.1 Minneapolis 9 (612) 729-9266
Lincoln International High School 9-12 158 10.1 Minneapolis 9 (612) 872-8690
Downtown Campus 9-12 87 11.7 Minneapolis 10 (612) 588-1449
Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem K-6 85 6.9 Minneapolis 10 (612) 729-9140
Hiawatha Collegiate High School 9-12 744 17.4 Minneapolis 10 (612) 455-4004
St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary 7-8 15 8.1 Saint Paul 10 (651) 285-4672
St. Paul School of Northern Lights K-6 212 13.4 Saint Paul 10 (651) 285-4672
Sankofa Prep Academy K-5 0 Minneapolis 10 (857) 334-3135
Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter 5-8 117 7 Saint Paul 11 (651) 414-6000
Nova Classical Academy Lower School K-5 485 13.9 Saint Paul 11 (651) 209-6320
Nova Classical Academy Upper School 6-12 556 15.2 Saint Paul 11 (651) 209-6320
Best Academy K-8 508 15.3 Minneapolis 11 (612) 381-9743
Mastery School K-5 0 Minneapolis 11 (612) 876-4105
Avalon Middle School 6-8 75 10.2 Saint Paul 11 (651) 649-5795
Avalon Online School 8-12 18 Saint Paul 11 (651) 649-5495
Avalon School 9-12 182 10.6 Saint Paul 11 (651) 649-5495
Metro College Prep 6-12 585 19.5 Minneapolis 11 (612) 722-2555
SET Academy Elementary K-5 463 27.2 Minneapolis 11 (612) 722-2555
Jennings Community School 7-12 57 11.4 Saint Paul 11 (651) 649-5403
Venture Academy High School 9-12 199 9 Minneapolis 11 (612) 345-9040
Venture Online 6-12 0 Minneapolis 11 (612) 345-9040
Banaadir Academy 6-12 125 9.6 Minneapolis 11 (612) 326-7200
MN International Middle Chr School 6-8 326 29.7 Minneapolis 11 (651) 821-6470
Twin Cities International Schools K-5 595 15.1 Minneapolis 11 (612) 821-6470
HGA Elementary K-5 525 17.7 Saint Paul 11 (651) 645-1000
HGA Junior High 6-7 196 73.1 Saint Paul 11 (651) 645-1000
MTS Pease Academy 8-12 22 4.2 Minneapolis 11 (612) 378-1377
Notre Ecole Academy K-5 75 11.5 Golden Valley 11 (952) 228-1097
HSRA Online 9-12 new in 2025-26 Saint Paul 12 (651) 287-0890
High School for Recording Arts 9-12 181 16.4 Saint Paul 12 (651) 287-0890
Delta Academy Elementary K-5 new in 2025-26 Saint Paul 12 (651) 362-8898
Delta Academy Middle 6 new in 2025-26 Saint Paul 12 (651) 362-8898
Unity Campus 9-12 103 20.4 Minneapolis 12 (612) 588-1449
Academic Arts High School 9-12 78 5.8 West Saint Paul 12 (651) 457-7427
Aspire Academy Elementary K-5 163 20 Shakopee 12 (952) 295-0401
Aspire Academy Middle School 6-8 42 3.7 Shakopee 12 (952) 295-0402
Exploration High School 9-12 136 15.1 Minneapolis 12 (763) 265-3423
Career Pathways 6-12 121 11.3 Saint Paul 12 (651) 400-1781
New Century School Secondary 6-12 284 31.6 Saint Paul 12 (651) 478-4535
New Century School PK-5 367 10.9 Saint Paul 12 (651) 478-4535
Northeast College Prep Charter Scho K-8 282 11.2 Minneapolis 12 (612) 248-8240
Midway Star Academy K-8 393 19.5 Saint Paul 12 (651) 983-2814
New City School K-8 351 14.8 Minneapolis 12 (612) 623-3309
The Journey School K-6 125 20.8 Saint Paul 12 (612) 389-1579
The Journey School Middle 7-8 12 12 Saint Paul 12 (612) 389-1579
Hmong College Prep Academy ES K-5 988 10.9 Saint Paul 12 (651) 209-8002
Hmong College Prep Academy HS 9-12 791 16.7 Saint Paul 12 (651) 209-8002
Hmong College Prep Academy MS 6-8 724 17.8 Saint Paul 12 (651) 209-8002
Banaadir Elementary K-5 149 8.8 Minneapolis 12 (612) 724-4680
Great River Elementary School 1-6 383 21.6 Saint Paul 12 (651) 305-2780
Great River School 7-12 411 11.7 Saint Paul 12 (651) 305-2780
HGA Secondary 8-12 442 13.2 Saint Paul 13 (651) 369-7555
Yinghua Academy K-8 851 13.5 Minneapolis 13 (612) 788-9095
Metro Deaf School PK-12 156 6.1 Saint Paul 13 (651) 224-3995
Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr K-8 563 16.4 Saint Paul 13 (651) 492-7106
Spero Academy K-6 148 5.3 Minneapolis 13 (612) 465-8600
Quantum STEAM Academy Elementary PK-4 128 28.4 Saint Paul 13 (651) 615-6888
Quantum STEAM Academy Middle School 5-8 72 16 Saint Paul 13 (651) 615-6888
St. Paul City High School 9-12 152 14.1 Saint Paul 13 (651) 225-9177
St. Paul City Middle School 6-8 150 20 Saint Paul 13 (651) 225-9177
St. Paul City Primary School PK-5 313 13.6 Saint Paul 13 (651) 225-9177
Beacon Academy K-8 524 17.3 Crystal 13 (763) 546-9999
St Paul Conservatory Performing Art 9-12 336 19.2 Saint Paul 13 (651) 290-2225
Sojourner Truth Academy PK-8 383 Minneapolis 14 (612) 588-3599
Water Lily Montessori PK-K 3 Saint Paul 14 (651) 227-7483
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Elementary 2-4 133 9.5 Saint Paul 14 (651) 350-7655
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Middle 5-8 131 10.1 Saint Paul 14 (651) 350-7655
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary PK-1 116 10.5 Saint Paul 14 (651) 350-7655
World Learner Charter School 1-8 210 13.1 Chaska 14 (952) 368-7398
Discovery Charter Elementary School K-8 166 9 Inver Grove Heights 14 (651) 444-8464
STEAM Academy Charter School K-7 77 15.2 Inver Grove Heights 14 (651) 236-8280
MMSA Elementary School K-5 243 17.8 Saint Paul 15 (651) 246-0845
MMSA Secondary School 6-12 327 21.7 Saint Paul 15 (651) 246-0845
Community School of Excellence - MS 5-8 560 197.9 Saint Paul 15 (651) 917-0073

Showing the 120 nearest of 129. Every charter school in Minnesota.

Charter schools: how they work

  • Public and free. NCES describes a public charter school as a publicly funded school, usually run by a group or organization under a contract (the charter) with the state, the district or another body. The federal definition says a charter school does not charge tuition.
  • Families choose it. Under the same definition, a charter school is one parents choose to send their children to, and it admits students by lottery when more apply than it has room for.
  • Its own rules, its own accountability. The charter frees the school from some state or local rules; in return it must meet the standards written in its charter. It is nonsectarian.
  • No program badge. ChoiceFunded’s program badges and “schools that accept” lists cover private schools only. Charter schools are listed separately here, with no badge, and are never counted with private schools.

Sources: 20 U.S.C. 7221i (federal Charter Schools Program definitions); NCES, Condition of Education: Public Charter School Enrollment. Each state writes its own charter law, so ask the school how enrollment works there.

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Questions parents ask

How many charter schools are in Bloomington?

5 public charter schools in the 2025-26 federal directory are in Bloomington, and 129 more are within 15 miles. BlueSky Charter School, Compass Academy, Success Academy Bloomington Elem, Success Academy Bloomington Middle, Compass Academy Secondary.

Do charter schools in Bloomington charge tuition?

No. Charter schools are public schools, and the federal definition of a charter school says it does not charge tuition. Ask each school about fees for extras.

How do I enroll in a Bloomington charter school?

Apply to each school directly. Under the federal definition, a charter school admits students by lottery when more apply than it has room for, so check each school’s application dates. Each state writes its own charter law.

School facts: U.S. Department of Education, Common Core of Data (2025-26 directory, 2024-25 enrollment and staff). Where our data comes from.

See charter schools How enrollment works