Siembra Montessori / Centro Tyrone Guzman
under 1 mi Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Private schools in Minneapolis, MN
25 schools in Minneapolis itself and 27 more within 6 miles.
Minneapolis private schools at a glance
Minneapolis has 25 private schools of its own, and 27 more are within 6 miles. In Minneapolis itself: 8 Catholic, 8 other Christian, 7 nonsectarian and 2 of other faiths; 23 teach elementary grades and 6 teach high school; 5 are Montessori. Of the 27 nearby: 11 Catholic, 3 other Christian, 9 nonsectarian and 4 of other faiths. 2 are all-girls and 1 is all-boys; the rest are co-ed. The typical school has about 171 students and 11.8 per teacher (2023-24 federal survey). We verified published tuition at 5 of these schools: prices run from $11,000 to $41,740 a year, and the middle price is $17,500, using each school’s lowest published rate.
19 Catholic
11.8 students per teacher, typical
17 in a school association
89% of graduates to a 4-year college, typical high school
Private schools in Minneapolis (25)
Schools that give Minneapolis as their address, at any distance from downtown, come first, then the 27 more within 6 miles. Closest schools first in each group. No school can pay to change its place in this list or its badge.
Affiliation, co-ed or single-sex, association membership and the share of graduates going on to a 4-year college come from the 2023-24 federal Private School Universe survey.
No school in Minneapolis matches all of those.
Hope Academy
under 1 mi Grades K-12 621 students 11.8 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 75% to 4-year college
Trinity First Lutheran School
under 1 mi Grades PreK-8 113 students 7.2 students per teacher Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) Co-ed
Grades 9-12 693 students 16.3 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed 89% to 4-year college
Grades K-12 30 students 4.3 students per teacher Nonsectarian Alternative Co-ed 60% to 4-year college
Grades K-8 292 students 13.9 students per teacher Roman Catholic Special program emphasis Co-ed
Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Early childhood Co-ed
Lake Country School
2 mi Grades PreK-8 240 students 17.1 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 313 students 13.7 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 196 students 14.5 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades K-8 171 students 6 students per teacher Jewish Special program emphasis Co-ed
Grades K-8 171 students 8.5 students per teacher Jewish Co-ed
Grades 9-12 358 students 9.3 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 88% to 4-year college
Grades K-8 110 students 9.3 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Breck School
4 mi Grades PreK-12 1,168 students 11.6 students per teacher Episcopal Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Avail Academy
4 mi Grades K-8 195 students 14.6 students per teacher Calvinist Co-ed
Grades PreK-12 661 students 13.8 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed
Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 346 students 13.8 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Carondelet Catholic
4 mi Grades PreK-8 387 students 15.7 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 142 students 8.9 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-K Christian (nondenominational) Early childhood All-girls
All 25 schools in Minneapolis
| School | Grades | Students | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siembra Montessori / Centro Tyrone Guzman | PreK-K | 5 | <1 |
| Hope Academy | K-12 | 621 | <1 |
| Trinity First Lutheran School | PreK-8 | 113 | <1 |
| Delasalle High School | 9-12 | 693 | 2 |
| Gaia Democratic School | K-12 | 30 | 2 |
| Risen Christ Catholic School | K-8 | 292 | 2 |
| Miniapple International Montessori | PreK-K | 3 | 2 |
| Lake Country School | PreK-8 | 240 | 2 |
| Ascension Catholic School | PreK-8 | 313 | 3 |
| Heartwood Montessori School Northeast Minneapolis | PreK-K | 7 | 3 |
| St. John Paul II Catholic School | PreK-8 | 196 | 3 |
| Minneapolis Jewish Day School | K-8 | 171 | 3 |
| Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School | K-8 | 171 | 3 |
| Minnehaha Academy - Upper School | 9-12 | 358 | 3 |
| St. Helena Catholic Schoolool | K-8 | 110 | 3 |
| Breck School | PreK-12 | 1,168 | 4 |
| Avail Academy | K-8 | 195 | 4 |
| Minnehaha Academy Lower/Middle School | PreK-12 | 661 | 4 |
| Creekside Montessori School | PreK-K | 2 | 4 |
| Annunciation Catholic School | PreK-8 | 346 | 4 |
| Southwest Montessori School | PreK-K | 2 | 4 |
| Carondelet Catholic | PreK-8 | 387 | 4 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | PreK-8 | 142 | 6 |
| Christina Child Care Center | PreK-K | 16 | 8 |
| Calvin Christian School | K-8 | 166 | 12 |
Nearby, within 6 miles (27)
Schools in other towns within 6 miles of downtown Minneapolis.
No nearby school matches all of those.
Torah Academy
3 mi Grades PreK-8 244 students 10.3 students per teacher Jewish Co-ed
Grades 9-12 39 students 13.9 students per teacher Jewish All-girls 0% to 4-year college
Grades 7-12 1,116 students 12.6 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed 97% to 4-year college
Grades 9-12 88 students 14.9 students per teacher Jewish All-boys 100% to 4-year college
Grades K-8 195 students 17.1 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed
Golden Years
4 mi Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
All 27 nearby schools
| School | Grades | Students | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torah Academy | PreK-8 | 244 | 3 |
| Bais Yaakov High School | 9-12 | 39 | 4 |
| Benilde-St. Margaret's School | 7-12 | 1,116 | 4 |
| Yeshiva of Minneapolis | 9-12 | 88 | 4 |
| Avail Academy - Edina | K-8 | 195 | 4 |
| Golden Years | PreK-K | 19 | 4 |
| St. Charles Borromeo School | PreK-8 | 305 | 4 |
| Holy Family Academy | PreK-8 | 188 | 4 |
| Jean Lyle Childrens Center | PreK-K | 8 | 4 |
| Sunny Hollow Montessori | PreK-8 | 107 | 5 |
| Nativity of Our Lord School | PreK-8 | 685 | 5 |
| Nativity Early Learning Center K-8 School | PreK-5 | 81 | 5 |
| Good Shepherd | PreK-6 | 289 | 5 |
| Metropolitan Open School | Ungraded | 5 | 5 |
| Children's Center Montessori | PreK-K | 4 | 5 |
| King of Grace Lutheran School | PreK-8 | 172 | 5 |
| Primrose School of St. Paul at Merriam Park | PreK-K | 10 | 5 |
| Highland Catholic School | PreK-8 | 392 | 5 |
| Highland Park Montessori School | PreK-K | 8 | 5 |
| St. Paul Academy & Summit School | K-12 | 890 | 5 |
| Friends School of Minnesota | K-8 | 135 | 5 |
| Immaculate Conception School | K-8 | 169 | 6 |
| Miniapple International Montessori | PreK-K | 18 | 6 |
| Lubavitch Cheder Day School | K-7 | 27 | 6 |
| Blessed Trinity Catholic School | 4-8 | 132 | 6 |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic School | PreK-8 | 733 | 6 |
| Holy Spirit School | PreK-8 | 206 | 6 |
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Private school tuition near Minneapolis
We verified published tuition at 5 of these schools: prices run from $11,000 to $41,740 a year, and the middle price is $17,500, using each school’s lowest published rate. Each figure comes from the school’s own website, and we link it on the school’s page. Ask the others for their full-year price.
| School | Published tuition | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic School | $11,000 | 2026-27 |
| Benilde-St. Margaret's School | $16,510 to $19,275 | 2026-27 |
| Delasalle High School | $17,500 | 2026-27 |
| Minnehaha Academy - Upper School | $30,460 | 2026-27 |
| Breck School | $36,375 to $41,740 | 2026-27 |
Ranges run from the lowest to the highest grade band the school publishes. How private school tuition compares by state.
What private school costs across Minnesota: every verified price in the state, by city and grade.
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Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there in Minneapolis?
25 private schools give Minneapolis as their address. Counting nearby towns, we list 52: 25 in Minneapolis and 27 within 6 miles of downtown. Together they enrolled about 12,673 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest in Minneapolis is Breck School with 1,168 students.
How much does private school cost near Minneapolis?
We verified published tuition at 5 of these schools: prices run from $11,000 to $41,740 a year, and the middle price is $17,500, using each school’s lowest published rate. Each figure was read on the school’s own website. Required fees can be extra and prices vary by grade, so check the school’s page for your child’s grade.
Does Minnesota pay for private school?
No Minnesota program pays private school tuition. Families can subtract private school tuition from taxable income, up to $1,625 per child in kindergarten to grade 6 and $2,500 per child in grades 7 to 12, with no income limit. The refundable K-12 Education Credit does not cover tuition; it covers other costs such as tutoring and supplies, for households under an income limit ($81,820 with one or two children).