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Are you looking for a private school that fits your family’s needs, interests and goals? Take a look at our list of Twin Cities area 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 private schools, sorted by location:

• South (including Burnsville, Apple Valley, Eagan, and Bloomington)
• West (Including Eden Prairie, Maple Grove Minnetonka, and Plymouth)
• North (Including Brooklyn Center and Coon Rapids)
• East (Including Oakdale and Woodbury)
• Central (Including Minneapolis and St. Paul)

If you are a local school – interested in being featured, please reach out to: info@twincitiesmom.com or fill out the form at the bottom of the post. If you have a favorite school – be sure to comment below.

Annunciation Catholic School fosters each child’s potential to create a better world through faith, virtue, knowledge, and service to others. Our mission is to form students in the Catholic faith, to instill in them a love for God and neighbor, and to guide their lifelong potentiality into the world.

We have served South Minneapolis since 1923, providing excellence in education for students from Pre-K through 8th grade. The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB-PYP) in grades K-5th now enhances our tradition of values-based learning and outstanding academics.

Through an inquiry and action-based approach to learning and teaching, we are helping to develop responsible, disciplined problem-solvers, ethical citizens, and compassionate, creative leaders who change the world.

We are devoted to:

-Inspiring in students a lifelong curiosity about the world and their role in it.
-Encouraging students to live their faith in their lives; to lead through example; to become active participating members of their communities; and to serve others.
-Nurturing the development of the whole child in an open, inquisitive, respectful learning environment.
– Affirming and respecting the diversity and uniqueness of each individual.
-Sharing the joy of our fellowship and spreading love, hope and peace.

Grades: Preschool, Elementary Grades (including Kindergarten), Middle School (Grades 5-8)

Other Programming Available: Before School Care, After School Care, Summer Programs

Scholarships and/or Financial Aid Available?: Yes

Extracurricular Activities: Spanish for all students, sports starting in 2nd grade, on-site piano & ukulele lessons, band starting in 5th grade, Math Club for MS, Girls Who Code Club, Youth Choir

The International School of Minnesota (ISM) is a private, college preparatory school serving preschool (age 3) through grade 12. With 135+ years of educational experience and a legacy of academic excellence, ISM is rated Minnesota’s number one private school delivering a high-value, global education that prepares students for success in college and beyond.

On our state-of-the-art 57 acre campus, we offer a rigorous curriculum that includes daily world language instruction and emphasizes life and leadership skill development. We aim to help all students achieve their full potential by providing a well-rounded experience that includes robust extra-curricular activities, intimate class sizes and individualized attention within a nurturing community.

Grades: Preschool, Elementary Grades (including Kindergarten), Middle School (Grades 5-8), High School (Grades 9-12)

Other Programming Available: Before School Care, After School Care, Summer Programs

Scholarships and Financial Aid Available: Yes

Extracurricular Activities: Home of the Huskies, ISM offers a full array of extracurricular activities for students of all ages ranging from our award-winning performing arts to athletics and enrichment clubs like our High School League Math State Champion team, aerospace engineering, robotics, debate, bio medical, 3D printing, drama, nature explorers, and more.

We offer a variety of non-contact sports including a golf academy featuring a new golf simulator and instruction by PGA trained pros, volleyball, basketball, badminton, soccer, track and field, ultimate frisbee, disc golf, youth gymnastics and youth swimming.

ISM fully supports students’ passions and extracurricular activities are constantly evolving to allow students to fully explore their talents.

Blake offers a well-rounded education grounded in shared values to students in Pre-kindergarten to grade twelve. Our campuses unite 1,350 students from 50+ communities served by 350 educators in a diverse and inclusive community. In Fall 2023, Blake will open an Early Learning Center, the first of its kind in the Twin Cities. Conceived for PK, K and first grade, it will offer a child-centered experience in a green facility designed to spark curiosity, joy and growth.

Grades: Preschool, Elementary Grades (including Kindergarten), Middle School (Grades 5-8), High School (Grades 9-12)

Other Programming Available: Before School Care, After School Care, Summer Programs

Scholarships and/or Financial Aid Available?: Yes

Extracurricular Activities: Blake’s pre-kindergarten is half-day. The optional Pre-kindergarten Afternoon Activity Program runs from 12:30 to 3:30 pm each day. Blake’s kindergarten is a 4 1/2 day program. The optional Friday Kindergarten Afternoon Activity Program runs from 12:30 to 3:30pm. All Early Learning Center and Upper Elementary students are welcome to participate in the Extended Day Program, which runs from 3:30 to 6:00 pm daily. Additional fees are required for all of these programs.

When you enroll your students at Blessed Trinity, your whole family becomes part of our village, the BT community of students, parents, teachers, staff and supporters all focused on raising all our children. Our students live out their faith everyday, serve others, reflect critically and compassionately on the issues of our world, take action and pray.

As the parents of a Blessed Trinity Tiger, you will be part of a team who sets individual goals and participates in an education specifically designed for your student to succeed. During your time at BT, you’ll witness how our community pulls together for each student, each family.

Grades: Preschool, Elementary Grades (including Kindergarten), Middle School (Grades 5-8)

Other Programming Available: Before School Care, After School Care, Summer Programs

Scholarships and/or Financial Aid Available?: Yes

Extracurricular Activities: School life for students is more than just going to school. At Blessed Trinity, students have the opportunity to follow their interests and try out new activities. While some of our extra curricular activities change from year to year, there are those that are available each year, like: band, choir, athletics, Quiz Bowl, theater, robotics, and many more.

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