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Charter schools in Richfield, MN

6 schools in Richfield, 159 more within 15 miles. Public, and free to attend.

Public charter schools (tuition-free)

Richfield charter schools at a glance

6 public charter schools give Richfield as their address in the 2025-26 federal school directory, and 159 more are within 15 miles. The 6 in town had about 1,701 students in 2024-25. 4 teach elementary grades and 1 teach high school. Every one is a public school that charges no tuition.

1,701 students, 2024-25
1 high schools
$0 tuition

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

Charter schools in Richfield (6)

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
Partnership Academy PK-8 515 12 (612) 866-3630
SciTech Academy Charter School K-8 342 13.2 (612) 800-2036
Seven Hills - Richfield Middle 6-8 313 9.2 (612) 314-7602
Seven Hills - Richfield Elementary K-5 303 9 (612) 314-7600
Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities K-8 171 39.4 (612) 712-5252
Watershed High School 9-12 57 9.5 (612) 871-4363

Nearby, within 15 miles (159)

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
Success Academy Bloomington Elem K-5 117 10.9 Bloomington 2 (612) 876-3050
Success Academy Bloomington Middle 6-8 63 18 Bloomington 2 (612) 876-3050
Stonebridge World School PK-6 240 15 Minneapolis 3 (612) 877-7400
Agamim Classical Academy K-8 266 10.3 Edina 3 (952) 856-2531
Southside Family Charter School K-5 119 8.2 Minneapolis 3 (612) 872-8322
Hennepin Schools Lower Campus K-4 240 10.2 Minneapolis 3 (612) 843-5050
Hennepin Schools Upper Campus 5-8 207 15.9 Minneapolis 3 (612) 843-5050
Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop 6-8 438 19.4 Minneapolis 3 (612) 455-4044
Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop K-5 404 13.9 Minneapolis 3 (612) 455-4004
CVA Hybrid Elementary School (K-5) K-5 30 5.4 Minneapolis 4 (651) 523-7170
CVA Hybrid High School (9-12) 9-12 49 7.1 Minneapolis 4 (651) 523-7170
CVA Hybrid Middle School (6-8) 6-8 39 7.4 Minneapolis 4 (651) 523-7170
Augsburg Fairview Academy 9-12 88 10.5 Minneapolis 4 (612) 333-1614
International Spanish Language Acad PK-5 447 19.6 Edina 4 (952) 746-6020
El Colegio High School 9-12 83 Minneapolis 4 (612) 728-5728
Venture Academy Middle School 6-8 90 7.1 Minneapolis 4 (612) 345-9040
Cosmos Montessori PK-5 21 7 Minneapolis 4 (612) 444-2236
Compass Academy PK-5 245 17.5 Bloomington 4 (952) 600-9250
Compass Academy Secondary 6-8 47 47 Bloomington 4 (952) 600-9250
Friendship Academy of the Arts K-8 167 29.6 Minneapolis 5 (612) 879-6703
Lirio Montessori PK-K 3 Minneapolis 5 (612) 293-5314
Aim Academy of Science & Technology 6-12 178 17.9 Minneapolis 5 (612) 452-2274
GOA School of Logic 5-8 101 16.1 Eagan 5 (651) 615-0499
GOA School of Rhetoric 9 new in 2025-26 Eagan 5 (651) 615-0491
MTS High School 7-12 158 9.3 Minneapolis 6 (612) 722-9013
Universal Academy Elementary PK-6 411 18.3 Minneapolis 6 (651) 340-5994
Universal Academy Middle/High 7-12 154 27 Minneapolis 6 (651) 340-5994
Aurora Charter School PK-4 239 15.2 Minneapolis 6 (612) 870-3891
Aurora Middle School 5-8 180 15.2 Minneapolis 6 (612) 200-9590
Bdote Learning Center K-8 65 10.1 Minneapolis 6 (612) 729-9266
Lincoln International High School 9-12 158 10.1 Minneapolis 6 (612) 872-8690
Urban Academy PK-8 416 12.2 Saint Paul 6 (651) 215-9419
Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem K-6 85 6.9 Minneapolis 6 (612) 729-9140
Hiawatha Collegiate High School 9-12 744 17.4 Minneapolis 6 (612) 455-4004
PIM Arts High School 9-12 349 7.8 Eden Prairie 6 (952) 224-1340
Downtown Campus 9-12 87 11.7 Minneapolis 6 (612) 588-1449
Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka 7-12 150 4.2 Minnetonka 6 (612) 217-0436
Gateway STEM Academy Charter School K-8 121 St Paul 6 (952) 206-4050
Sankofa Prep Academy K-5 0 Minneapolis 7 (857) 334-3135
St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary 7-8 15 8.1 Saint Paul 7 (651) 285-4672
St. Paul School of Northern Lights K-6 212 13.4 Saint Paul 7 (651) 285-4672
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
Universal Academy South Elementary PK-6 103 16.8 Burnsville 7 (651) 442-3124
Universal Academy South Middle/High 7-8 11 Burnsville 7 (651) 442-3124
Avalon Middle School 6-8 75 10.2 Saint Paul 7 (651) 649-5795
Avalon Online School 8-12 18 Saint Paul 7 (651) 649-5495
Avalon School 9-12 182 10.6 Saint Paul 7 (651) 649-5495
Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter 5-8 117 7 Saint Paul 7 (651) 414-6000
Jennings Community School 7-12 57 11.4 Saint Paul 7 (651) 649-5403
Venture Academy High School 9-12 199 9 Minneapolis 7 (612) 345-9040
Venture Online 6-12 0 Minneapolis 7 (612) 345-9040
Ubah Academy 9-12 321 19.6 Hopkins 8 (952) 540-2942
Metro College Prep 6-12 585 19.5 Minneapolis 8 (612) 722-2555
SET Academy Elementary K-5 463 27.2 Minneapolis 8 (612) 722-2555
Best Academy K-8 508 15.3 Minneapolis 8 (612) 381-9743
Mastery School K-5 0 Minneapolis 8 (612) 876-4105
Nova Classical Academy Lower School K-5 485 13.9 Saint Paul 8 (651) 209-6320
Nova Classical Academy Upper School 6-12 556 15.2 Saint Paul 8 (651) 209-6320
MTS Pease Academy 8-12 22 4.2 Minneapolis 8 (612) 378-1377
HGA Elementary K-5 525 17.7 Saint Paul 8 (651) 645-1000
HGA Junior High 6-7 196 73.1 Saint Paul 8 (651) 645-1000
MN International Middle Chr School 6-8 326 29.7 Minneapolis 8 (651) 821-6470
Twin Cities International Schools K-5 595 15.1 Minneapolis 8 (612) 821-6470
Banaadir Academy 6-12 125 9.6 Minneapolis 8 (612) 326-7200
HSRA Online 9-12 new in 2025-26 Saint Paul 9 (651) 287-0890
High School for Recording Arts 9-12 181 16.4 Saint Paul 9 (651) 287-0890
Delta Academy Elementary K-5 new in 2025-26 Saint Paul 9 (651) 362-8898
Delta Academy Middle 6 new in 2025-26 Saint Paul 9 (651) 362-8898
Northeast College Prep Charter Scho K-8 282 11.2 Minneapolis 9 (612) 248-8240
Midway Star Academy K-8 393 19.5 Saint Paul 9 (651) 983-2814
Seven Hills - Burnsville Elementary K-5 480 8.1 Burnsville 9 (952) 426-6001
Career Pathways 6-12 121 11.3 Saint Paul 9 (651) 400-1781
New Century School Secondary 6-12 284 31.6 Saint Paul 9 (651) 478-4535
New Century School PK-5 367 10.9 Saint Paul 9 (651) 478-4535
Notre Ecole Academy K-5 75 11.5 Golden Valley 9 (952) 228-1097
New City School K-8 351 14.8 Minneapolis 9 (612) 623-3309
Hmong College Prep Academy ES K-5 988 10.9 Saint Paul 9 (651) 209-8002
Hmong College Prep Academy HS 9-12 791 16.7 Saint Paul 9 (651) 209-8002
Hmong College Prep Academy MS 6-8 724 17.8 Saint Paul 9 (651) 209-8002
Unity Campus 9-12 103 20.4 Minneapolis 9 (612) 588-1449
The Journey School K-6 125 20.8 Saint Paul 9 (612) 389-1579
The Journey School Middle 7-8 12 12 Saint Paul 9 (612) 389-1579
Great River Elementary School 1-6 383 21.6 Saint Paul 9 (651) 305-2780
Great River School 7-12 411 11.7 Saint Paul 9 (651) 305-2780
HGA Secondary 8-12 442 13.2 Saint Paul 9 (651) 369-7555
Banaadir Elementary K-5 149 8.8 Minneapolis 9 (612) 724-4680
Yinghua Academy K-8 851 13.5 Minneapolis 9 (612) 788-9095
Exploration High School 9-12 136 15.1 Minneapolis 9 (763) 265-3423
STEP Academy 6-12 - Burnsville 6-10 96 24.7 Burnsville 9 (651) 285-1920
STEP Academy KG-5th - Burnsville K-5 171 12.9 Burnsville 9 (651) 289-6120
Metro Deaf School PK-12 156 6.1 Saint Paul 9 (651) 224-3995
Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr K-8 563 16.4 Saint Paul 10 (651) 492-7106
Academic Arts High School 9-12 78 5.8 West Saint Paul 10 (651) 457-7427
Spero Academy K-6 148 5.3 Minneapolis 10 (612) 465-8600
St. Paul City High School 9-12 152 14.1 Saint Paul 10 (651) 225-9177
St. Paul City Middle School 6-8 150 20 Saint Paul 10 (651) 225-9177
St. Paul City Primary School PK-5 313 13.6 Saint Paul 10 (651) 225-9177
FIT Academy K-5 264 11.7 Apple Valley 10 (952) 847-3798
FIT Academy High School 6-12 194 32.7 Apple Valley 10 (952) 847-3798
Sojourner Truth Academy PK-8 383 Minneapolis 10 (612) 588-3599
St Paul Conservatory Performing Art 9-12 336 19.2 Saint Paul 10 (651) 290-2225
Quantum STEAM Academy Elementary PK-4 128 28.4 Saint Paul 10 (651) 615-6888
Quantum STEAM Academy Middle School 5-8 72 16 Saint Paul 10 (651) 615-6888
Water Lily Montessori PK-K 3 Saint Paul 11 (651) 227-7483
Aspen Academy K-8 641 14.6 Savage 11 (952) 226-5940
Beacon Academy K-8 524 17.3 Crystal 11 (763) 546-9999
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Elementary 2-4 133 9.5 Saint Paul 11 (651) 350-7655
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Middle 5-8 131 10.1 Saint Paul 11 (651) 350-7655
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary PK-1 116 10.5 Saint Paul 11 (651) 350-7655
MMSA Elementary School K-5 243 17.8 Saint Paul 11 (651) 246-0845
MMSA Secondary School 6-12 327 21.7 Saint Paul 11 (651) 246-0845
Community School of Excellence - MS 5-8 560 197.9 Saint Paul 12 (651) 917-0073
Community School of Excellence Elem PK-4 696 10.5 Saint Paul 12 (651) 917-0073
Community School of Excellence High 9-12 199 19.5 Saint Paul 12 (651) 917-0073
Cse - Oll 6-8 6-8 0 Saint Paul 12 (651) 917-0073
Cse - Oll EC-5 PK-5 0 Saint Paul 12 (651) 917-0073
Cse - Oll HS 9-12 0 Saint Paul 12 (651) 917-0073
Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary 2-5 227 7.8 Columbia Heights 12 (763) 205-9950
Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle 6-8 291 13.2 Columbia Heights 12 (763) 205-9950

Showing the 120 nearest of 159. 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 Richfield?

6 public charter schools in the 2025-26 federal directory are in Richfield, and 159 more are within 15 miles. Partnership Academy, SciTech Academy Charter School, Seven Hills - Richfield Middle, Seven Hills - Richfield Elementary, Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities, Watershed High School.

Do charter schools in Richfield 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 Richfield 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.

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