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Twin Cities Area Private Schools
We’re pleased to offer the Twin Cities Guide to Private Schools to help you in making your decision. Picking a private school that fits your child’s and your family’s needs can be an overwhelming task. As parents, we are clearly aware of the importance of our decision. The schools below are eager to chat with you about how their program just might be the best fit for your child.
Below you will find a curated list of Twin Cities area private schools, as well as an expanded list of early education and preschool listings sorted by Twin Cities Metro locations.
If you are a local school interested in being featured, please reach out to info@twincitiesfamily.com or fill out this form. If you have a favorite school, be sure to comment below!
STEP BY STEP MONTESSORI SCHOOLS
A School Your Child Will Love!
Step By Step Montessori Schools have been serving Minneapolis families since 1991. We offer authentic Montessori programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners. Give your child an education that prepares them for a successful academic journey! We are conveniently located for all families with eight locations in the greater Minneapolis area.
Grades: Preschool
Other Programming Available: Art, music, and physical education.
Scholarships and/or Financial Aid Available?: No
Multiple Locations in the Minneapolis area
PEACEFUL VALLEY MONTESSORI
Prepare for Kindergarten and Beyond!
If you want your child to learn independence, critical thinking, and social cooperation, enroll at Peaceful Valley Montessori Academy! Our programs give children a holistic education that prepares them for a successful transition to kindergarten. We have locations in Golden Valley and Eden Prairie. Schedule your tour today!
Grades: Preschool
Scholarships and/or Financial Aid Available?: No
Extracurricular Activities: Yoga, dance, gymnastics and soccer
Multiple Locations
WOODPARK MONTESSORI
Watch Your Child Reach Milestones – Enroll Today!
Reaching critical milestones during your child’s early years can significantly impact their future. At Woodpark Montessori, our authentic Montessori program ensures proper and healthful development throughout the infant, toddler, and preschool years. With locations in Burnsville and Savage, we are ready to help your child reach the next level!
Grades: Preschool
Scholarships and/or Financial Aid Available?: No
Extracurricular Activities: Music, ASL, PE, Spanish, Dancersize
Multiple Locations
MINNEHAHA ACADEMY
Grades: Preschool, Elementary Grades (including Kindergarten), Middle School (Grades 5-8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Scholarships and/or Financial Aid Available?: Yes
Extracurricular Activities: Join our leadership institute, perform in our thriving fine arts program, play on one (or more!) of our athletics teams, make new friends in a club or intramural team. We have a wide range of fun activities for students to grow their talents, deepen community, and develop their skills. You don’t want to miss out!
3100 W River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN
Phone: (612) 728-7722
MOUNDS PARK ACADEMY
Mounds Park Academy is a top-ranked, independent PreK–12 school in Saint Paul where students of all ages are challenged to think independently, communicate effectively, and act with respect and integrity. Through rigorous academics, exceptional arts and athletics programs, small class sizes, and a joyful learning environment, students develop the skills and confidence to thrive in college and beyond.
MPA’s mission is to empower every student to dream big and do right. Guided by dedicated faculty and a personalized approach to education, students discover their passions, build leadership skills, and graduate prepared to shake the world.
EXPANDED METRO AREA PRIVATE SCHOOLS
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NORTH Area Private Schools
Ave Maria Academy | 7000 Jewel Ln N, Maple Grove, MN 55311
Epiphany Catholic School | 11001 Hanson Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Evergreen Montessori | 6700 46th Place North, Crystal, MN 55428
Heritage Christian Academy | 15655 Bass Lake Rd, Maple Grove, MN 55311
Holy Trinity Lutheran School | 4240 Gettysburg Avenue N., New Hope, MN 55428
Liberty Classical Academy | 3878 Highland Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Northside Christian School | 804 131st Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55434
Sacred Heart Catholic School | 4050 Hubbard Ave North, Robbinsdale, MN 55422
Saint Rose of Lima | 2072 Hamline Ave North, Roseville, MN 55113
St. Raphael Catholic School | 7301 Bass Lake Road, Crystal, Minnesota 55428
Totino-Grace High School | 1350 Gardena Ave NE, Fridley, MN 55432
White Bear Montessori School |1201 East County Rd E E, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
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SOUTH Private Schools: Including Burnsville, Apple Valley, Eagan and Bloomington
Minnehaha Academy | 4200 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Ramalynn Academy | Multiple South Metro Locations
Academy of Holy Angels | 6600 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, MN 55423
All Saints Catholic School | 19795 Holyoke Ave, Lakeville, Minnesota 55044
Bloomington Lutheran | 10600 Bloomington Ferry Road, Bloomington, MN 55438
First Baptist School | 14400 Diamond Path West, Rosemount, MN 55068
Minnesota Montessori | 3150 Eagle Creek Blvd, Shakopee, MN 55379
Nativity of Mary School | 9901 E. Bloomington Fwy, Bloomington, MN 55420
Prior Lake Christian Academy | 5690 Credit River Road SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372
St. Michael Catholic School | 16280 Duluth Avenue SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372
St. Thomas Academy | 949 Mendota Heights Rd, Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Trinity Loan Oak Lutheran School | 2950 Hwy 55, Eagan, MN 55121
Trinity School at River Ridge | 601 River Ridge Pkwy, Eagan, MN 55121
United Christian Academy | 4300 W 98th St, Bloomington, MN 55437
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WEST Area Private Schools: Including Eden Prairie, Minnetonka and Plymouth
Benilde St. Margaret’s | 2501 MN-100, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Blake School | 511 Kenwood Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Agape Christi Academy | 6500 Baker Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55346
Blessing Place | 6100 Normandale Road, Edina, MN 55436
Breakaway Academy | 1661 Park Ridge Drive, Chaska, MN 55318
Breck School | 123 Ottawa Ave N, Golden Valley, MN 55422
Franklin Center |1001 Boone Ave N, Golden Valley, MN 55427
Fourth Baptist | 900 Forestview Ln N, Plymouth, MN 55441
Good Shepherd School | 145 Jersey Ave S, Golden Valley, MN 55426
Groves Academy | 3200 Highway 100 S, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Hand In Hand Christian Montessori | 301 Peavey Lane, Wayzata, MN 55391
International School of Minnesota | 6385 Beach Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Mayer Lutheran High School | 306 7th St NE, Mayer, MN 55360
Mes Amis French Immersion School | 13207 Lake Street Extension, Minnetonka, MN 55303
Minnetonka Christian Academy | 3500 Williston Road, Minnetonka, MN, 55345
Notre Dame Academy | 13505 Excelsior Blvd., Minnetonka, MN, 55345
Providence Academy | 15100 Schmidt Lake Rd, Plymouth, MN 55446
Redeemer Christian Academy | 115 Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata, MN 55391
St. Hubert Catholic School | 8201 Main Street, Chanhassen, MN, 55317
St. John’s Catholic Montessori | 638 Mill Street, Excelsior, MN, 55331
St. John’s Lutheran School | 9141 County Road 101, Corcoran, MN 55340
St. Theresa Catholic School | 18325 Minnetonka Blvd., Deephaven, MN 55391
Trinity Lutheran | 601 E. 2nd Street, Waconia, MN, 55387
Wooddale Academy | Locations in Edina and Eden Prairie
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EAST: Including Oakdale, Mahtomedi and Woodbury
Nature’s Pathways | 1588 South Victoria Road Mendota Heights, MN 55118
Concordia Academy | 2400 Dale St N, Roseville, MN 55113
Mounds Park Academy | 2051 Larpenteur Ave East, Saint Paul, MN 55109
New Life Academy | 6758 Bailey Road, Woodbury, Minnesota 55129
Saint Pascal Baylon Catholic School | 1757 Conway Street, St. Paul, MN 55106
Saint Jude of the Lake Catholic School | 700 Mahtomedi Ave, Mahtomedi, MN 55115
Transfiguration Catholic Church and School | 6135 15th Street North, Oakdale, MN 55128
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10 comments
Sunny Hollow Montessori School in St Paul is a great private option offering toddler through 8th grade. It should be included in this list. It had many similarities to Lake Country but is St Paul and convenient from South Minneapolis.
Thanks! We will add.
There are so many more in the West suburbs! St. Hubert Catholic School in Chanhassen, Notre Dame Academy in Minnetonka, and St. Therese Catholic School in Deephaven.
We send our kids to Annunciation in south Minneapolis and absolutely love it. My sons kindergarten class has only 11 children in it!! Amazing small class sizes!
Hello Twin Cities Family! My name is Dennis Rankin and I serve as principal of St. Peter Catholic School in North St. Paul. We would be honored to be included in your helpful guide for families. Our mission is to form students into critical thinkers, virtuous leaders, and living saints and we would love to share that mission with any family that desires it. Let me how I can support your important work!
God bless.
Dennis Rankin
Principal
stpetersnsp.org
Redeemer Christian Academy in Wayzata is another great option! Our kids have been there for years, and we love it! Please call for more information and a tour.
Check out Covenant Christian Academy launching
Next fall (2025) in Big Lake! Very excited to have a Christian school rooted in excellence in our area.
Please include Minnetonka Christian Academy
3500 Williston Rd.
Minnetonka, MN 55345
PK-12th grades
St. John’s Lutheran School & Preschool in Maple Grove/Corcoran is an award-winning PK-8th grade school. Students are loved, nurtured, and prayed for at St. John’s, and our teachers are passionate about doing all they can to make sure our students succeed and thrive.
Thanks for mentioning us, but we are Trinity School at River Ridge (not Edge)! Twin Cities families are always welcome to check us out!