Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Nawayee Center School
About the School
- With a strong commitment to alternative education and serving American Indian youth, Center school evolved from an informal drop-in service to what it is today - an alternative urban high school focusing on American Indian youth in grades 7 through 12.
- Many students choose Center School because they value the close relationships with teachers, the emphasis on indigenous education and the many field trips and enrichment opportunities.
- Since 1981, NAWAYEE Center School has received accreditation through the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges, the recognized governing body of public and private school certification.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Nawayee Center School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 23%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Nawayee Center School often compared to?
Nawayee Center School is often viewed alongside schools like Loring Nicollet Alternative School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Nawayee Center School?
The application deadline for Nawayee Center School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Nawayee Center School located?
Nawayee Center School is located in the Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 2 other private schools located in Phillips.
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
Popular comparisons: Nawayee Center School vs. Loring Nicollet Alternative School
The nearest high school to Nawayee Center School is Hope Academy (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Trinity First Lutheran School (0.5 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1115 E 19th St
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 871-2353
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 559 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7
Christian
2300 Chicago Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 540-2015
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 19 students
Montessori School
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 76 students
Specialized Curriculum
2123 Clinton Ave So
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-8322
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students
Avg. class size: 115 students
Sports: 9
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
2924 4th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 545-9700
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 559 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7
Christian
2300 Chicago Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 540-2015
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students
Avg. class size: 115 students
Sports: 9
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
2924 4th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 545-9700
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students
Alternative School
1925 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 872-3626
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 8-12
601 13th Av Se
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 378-1377
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 700 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 30
Catholic
One DeLaSalle Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 676-7600
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1115 E 19th St
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 871-2353
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 559 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7
Christian
2300 Chicago Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 540-2015
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 76 students
Specialized Curriculum
2123 Clinton Ave So
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-8322
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 275 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
2344 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 767-1550
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 103 students
Daycare / Preschool
3355 Hiawatha Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-0000
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1115 E 19th St
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 871-2353
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 19 students
Montessori School
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 76 students
Specialized Curriculum
2123 Clinton Ave So
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-8322
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 275 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
2344 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 767-1550
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K | 5 students
Montessori School
1601 Laurel Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 377-1698
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2421 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
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Gr: 7-12 | 37 students
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2421 Bloomington Ave So
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
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Gr: 7-12
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1845 E Franklin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 341-3358
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 341-3358
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 97%
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Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 341-3358
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 341-3358
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12
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Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 375-0700
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 375-0700
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Gr: 9-12
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