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Charter schools in White Bear Lake, MN

4 schools in White Bear Lake, 136 more within 15 miles. Public, and free to attend.

Public charter schools (tuition-free)

White Bear Lake charter schools at a glance

4 public charter schools give White Bear Lake as their address in the 2025-26 federal school directory, and 136 more are within 15 miles. The 4 in town had about 250 students in 2024-25. 2 teach elementary grades and 0 teach high school. 2 are mostly or fully online. Every one is a public school that charges no tuition.

250 students, 2024-25
0 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), Lakes International Language Academ (4). Names as reported to the federal directory.

Charter schools in White Bear Lake (4)

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
Level Up Academy K-5 145 13.6 (651) 408-5559
Level Up Academy Middle School 6-8 64 13.2 (651) 408-5559
Level Up K-5 Virtual AcademyFully online K-5 27 13.5 (651) 408-5559
Level Up Academy Virtual MiddleFully online 6-8 14 14 (651) 408-5559

Nearby, within 15 miles (136)

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
Gentry Academy High 9-12 134 18 Vadnais Heights 2 (651) 604-8300
Gentry Academy Middle 5-8 195 19.2 Vadnais Heights 2 (651) 604-8300
North Metro Flex Academy K-6 146 11.7 North Saint Paul 4 (651) 300-6300
North Metro Flex Middle School 7-8 44 11.3 North Saint Paul 4 (651) 300-6300
Lionsgate Academy AIM 12 51 5.1 North Saint Paul 4 (651) 300-4326
AFSA High School 7-12 246 19.7 Vadnais Heights 4 (651) 209-3927
AFSA Elementary PK-6 149 8.7 Little Canada 5 (651) 209-3910
Oak Hill Montessori Community PK-8 166 10.8 Shoreview 5 (651) 484-8242
Lionsgate Academy - Lynx Program 7-12 22 2.5 Shoreview 6 (612) 351-4566
Lionsgate Academy - Shoreview 7-12 189 3.6 Shoreview 6 (651) 300-2371
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary K-6 132 12.4 Saint Paul 6 (651) 774-5000
Academia Cesar Chavez Elementary PK-5 336 Saint Paul 6 (651) 778-2940
Academia Cesar Chavez Middle School 6-8 149 Saint Paul 6 (651) 778-2940
Achieve Language Academy PK-8 451 13.1 Saint Paul 7 (651) 738-4875
LIFE Prep PK-6 134 13.4 Saint Paul 7 (651) 793-6624
Sejong Academy Lower School PK-5 196 11.6 Maplewood 7 (651) 301-8722
Sejong Academy Upper School 6-12 136 22.8 Maplewood 7 (651) 301-8722
Face to Face Academy 9-12 83 11.7 Saint Paul 7 (651) 772-5544
Community School of Excellence - MS 5-8 560 197.9 Saint Paul 7 (651) 917-0073
Community School of Excellence Elem PK-4 696 10.5 Saint Paul 7 (651) 917-0073
Community School of Excellence High 9-12 199 19.5 Saint Paul 7 (651) 917-0073
Cse - Oll 6-8 6-8 0 Saint Paul 7 (651) 917-0073
Cse - Oll EC-5 PK-5 0 Saint Paul 7 (651) 917-0073
Cse - Oll HS 9-12 0 Saint Paul 7 (651) 917-0073
Community of Peace Academy Elem PK-4 326 11.7 Saint Paul 7 (651) 280-4579
Community of Peace Academy High Sch 9-12 250 14.8 Saint Paul 7 (651) 280-4527
Community of Peace Academy Middle 5-8 279 13 Saint Paul 7 (651) 280-4601
MNIC Online East Campus 9-12 new in 2025-26 Saint Paul 7 (612) 588-1449
Twin Cities Academy 6-12 547 13.2 Saint Paul 7 (651) 205-4797
City Academy 9-12 135 17.2 Saint Paul 7 (651) 298-4624
MMSA Elementary School K-5 243 17.8 Saint Paul 8 (651) 246-0845
MMSA Secondary School 6-12 327 21.7 Saint Paul 8 (651) 246-0845
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Elementary 2-4 133 9.5 Saint Paul 8 (651) 350-7655
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Middle 5-8 131 10.1 Saint Paul 8 (651) 350-7655
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary PK-1 116 10.5 Saint Paul 8 (651) 350-7655
HOPE Community Academy Elementary K-5 434 8.5 Saint Paul 8 (651) 796-4500
HOPE Community Academy High School 9-12 124 17.2 Saint Paul 8 (651) 796-4500
HOPE Community Academy Middle 6-8 221 17.3 Saint Paul 8 (651) 796-4500
HOPEStart Pre-K Program PK 20 Saint Paul 8 (651) 796-4500
STEP Academy Charter School 6-12 366 22.8 Saint Paul 8 (651) 289-6120
STEP Academy Elementary K-5 214 11.3 Saint Paul 8 (651) 289-6120
Water Lily Montessori PK-K 3 Saint Paul 9 (651) 227-7483
St. Paul City High School 9-12 152 14.1 Saint Paul 9 (651) 225-9177
St. Paul City Middle School 6-8 150 20 Saint Paul 9 (651) 225-9177
St. Paul City Primary School PK-5 313 13.6 Saint Paul 9 (651) 225-9177
Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr K-8 563 16.4 Saint Paul 9 (651) 492-7106
Woodbury Leadership Academy Lower K-5 658 18.7 Woodbury 9 (651) 571-2100
Woodbury Leadership Academy Upper 6-10 220 Woodbury 9 (651) 571-2100
Metro Deaf School PK-12 156 6.1 Saint Paul 9 (651) 224-3995
St Paul Conservatory Performing Art 9-12 336 19.2 Saint Paul 9 (651) 290-2225
Great River Elementary School 1-6 383 21.6 Saint Paul 10 (651) 305-2780
Great River School 7-12 411 11.7 Saint Paul 10 (651) 305-2780
The Journey School K-6 125 20.8 Saint Paul 10 (612) 389-1579
The Journey School Middle 7-8 12 12 Saint Paul 10 (612) 389-1579
HGA Secondary 8-12 442 13.2 Saint Paul 10 (651) 369-7555
New Heights Elementary School K-5 39 11.9 Stillwater 10 (651) 439-1962
New Heights School 6-12 70 7.9 Stillwater 10 (651) 439-1962
Hmong College Prep Academy ES K-5 988 10.9 Saint Paul 10 (651) 209-8002
Hmong College Prep Academy HS 9-12 791 16.7 Saint Paul 10 (651) 209-8002
Hmong College Prep Academy MS 6-8 724 17.8 Saint Paul 10 (651) 209-8002
Career Pathways 6-12 121 11.3 Saint Paul 10 (651) 400-1781
New Century School PK-5 367 10.9 Saint Paul 10 (651) 478-4535
New Century School Secondary 6-12 284 31.6 Saint Paul 10 (651) 478-4535
Midway Star Academy K-8 393 19.5 Saint Paul 10 (651) 983-2814
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
Delta Academy Middle 6 new in 2025-26 Saint Paul 10 (651) 362-8898
Delta Academy Elementary K-5 new in 2025-26 Saint Paul 10 (651) 362-8898
HSRA Online 9-12 new in 2025-26 Saint Paul 10 (651) 287-0890
High School for Recording Arts 9-12 181 16.4 Saint Paul 10 (651) 287-0890
Global Academy K-8 447 13 New Brighton 10 (763) 404-8200
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
Northeast College Prep Charter Scho K-8 282 11.2 Minneapolis 11 (612) 248-8240
Bultum Academy PK-8 249 12.6 Columbia Heights 11 (763) 450-3522
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle 5-8 371 16.4 Stillwater 11 (651) 395-5950
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower K-4 450 17.4 Stillwater 11 (651) 395-5920
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper 9-12 391 12.9 Stillwater 11 (651) 395-5970
Math and Science Academy 6-12 720 17.7 Woodbury 11 (651) 578-7507
Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter 5-8 117 7 Saint Paul 11 (651) 414-6000
Jennings Community School 7-12 57 11.4 Saint Paul 11 (651) 649-5403
Avalon Middle School 6-8 75 10.2 Saint Paul 12 (651) 649-5795
Avalon Online School 8-12 18 Saint Paul 12 (651) 649-5495
Avalon School 9-12 182 10.6 Saint Paul 12 (651) 649-5495
Nova Classical Academy Lower School K-5 485 13.9 Saint Paul 12 (651) 209-6320
Nova Classical Academy Upper School 6-12 556 15.2 Saint Paul 12 (651) 209-6320
Yinghua Academy K-8 851 13.5 Minneapolis 12 (612) 788-9095
Marine Area Community School K-5 112 10.6 Marine on Saint Croix 12 (651) 409-3122
Venture Academy High School 9-12 199 9 Minneapolis 12 (612) 345-9040
Venture Online 6-12 0 Minneapolis 12 (612) 345-9040
LILA Upper School 6-12 579 13.6 Forest Lake 12 (651) 464-8989
Online Learning Program 6-12 0 Forest Lake 12 (651) 464-8989
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
Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary PK-1 218 10.4 Columbia Heights 12 (763) 205-9950
MTS Pease Academy 8-12 22 4.2 Minneapolis 12 (612) 378-1377
St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary 7-8 15 8.1 Saint Paul 12 (651) 285-4672
St. Paul School of Northern Lights K-6 212 13.4 Saint Paul 12 (651) 285-4672
Academic Arts High School 9-12 78 5.8 West Saint Paul 13 (651) 457-7427
New City School K-8 351 14.8 Minneapolis 13 (612) 623-3309
Hiawatha Collegiate High School 9-12 744 17.4 Minneapolis 13 (612) 455-4004
Spero Academy K-6 148 5.3 Minneapolis 13 (612) 465-8600
Banaadir Elementary K-5 149 8.8 Minneapolis 13 (612) 724-4680
Bdote Learning Center K-8 65 10.1 Minneapolis 13 (612) 729-9266
Urban Academy PK-8 416 12.2 Saint Paul 13 (651) 215-9419
Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem K-6 85 6.9 Minneapolis 13 (612) 729-9140
Sankofa Prep Academy K-5 0 Minneapolis 13 (857) 334-3135
Universal Academy Middle/High 7-12 154 27 Minneapolis 13 (651) 340-5994
Universal Academy Elementary PK-6 411 18.3 Minneapolis 13 (651) 340-5994
Lincoln International High School 9-12 158 10.1 Minneapolis 13 (612) 872-8690
Aurora Charter School PK-4 239 15.2 Minneapolis 14 (612) 870-3891
Aurora Middle School 5-8 180 15.2 Minneapolis 14 (612) 200-9590
MTS High School 7-12 158 9.3 Minneapolis 14 (612) 722-9013
Friendship Academy of the Arts K-8 167 29.6 Minneapolis 14 (612) 879-6703
Sojourner Truth Academy PK-8 383 Minneapolis 14 (612) 588-3599
LILA Lower School 1-5 607 14.8 Forest Lake 14 (651) 464-0771
Spero Academy Brooklyn Park K-6 127 7.5 Brooklyn Park 14 (612) 465-8611
LILA Kinder Center PK-K not reported Forest Lake 14 (651) 464-0771
MN International Middle Chr School 6-8 326 29.7 Minneapolis 14 (651) 821-6470
Twin Cities International Schools K-5 595 15.1 Minneapolis 14 (612) 821-6470

Showing the 120 nearest of 136. 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 White Bear Lake?

4 public charter schools in the 2025-26 federal directory are in White Bear Lake, and 136 more are within 15 miles. Level Up Academy, Level Up Academy Middle School, Level Up K-5 Virtual Academy, Level Up Academy Virtual Middle.

Do charter schools in White Bear Lake 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 White Bear Lake 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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