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Best Minnesota Blue Ribbon ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 blue ribbon private schools serving 2,516 students in Minnesota.
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Minnesota include Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran School, Holy Family Catholic High School, and Academy Of Holy Angels.
The average acceptance rate is 81%, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of blue ribbon private schools in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and .

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 10
  • # Students Served: 2,516

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 10
  • # Students Served: 2,516

Top Ranked Minnesota Blue Ribbon ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Academy Of Holy Angels Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 643 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 23 | Extracurriculars: 35
Blue Ribbon year: 1998
Catholic
6600 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-2600
Holy Family Catholic High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 575 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 23 | Extracurriculars: 35
Blue Ribbon year: 2023
Catholic
8101 Kochia Lane
Victoria, MN 55386
(952) 443-4659
(1)
Holy Name Of Jesus School Photo
Gr: NS-6 | 454 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
Blue Ribbon year: 2008
Catholic
155 County Road 24
Wayzata, MN 55391
(763) 473-3675
Our Lady Of Grace School Photo
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 15
Blue Ribbon year: 2001, 2009, 2019
Catholic
5071 Eden Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 929-5463
Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Blue Ribbon year: 2006
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2950 Highway 55
Eagan, MN 55121
(651) 454-1139
Chesterton Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 12
Blue Ribbon year: 2012, 2014
Catholic
1320 Mainstreet
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 378-1779
(2)
Maternity Of Mary - St. Andrew School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
592 Arlington Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 489-1459
St. John The Baptist Catholic Montessori School Photo
Gr: PK-7 | 113 students
Sports: 3
Montessori School (Catholic)
638 Mill St
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 474-5812
(9)
St. Timothys Parish School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2021
Catholic
215 Division St. E
Maple Lake, MN 55358
(320) 963-3417
Trinity School at River Ridge Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 11
Blue Ribbon year: 1996, 2008, 2019
Christian
601 River Ridge Parkway
Eagan, MN 55121
(651) 789-2894
(19)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Minnesota?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Minnesota include Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran School, Holy Family Catholic High School, and Academy Of Holy Angels.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in Minnesota?
10 blue ribbon private schools are located in Minnesota.
How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in Minnesota?
Minnesota blue ribbon private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private schools are religiously affiliated in Minnesota?
100% of blue ribbon private schools in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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