For the 2026 school year, there are 7 alternative private high schools serving 195 students in Minnesota.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Minnesota private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
Alternative 草榴社区 High Schools in Minnesota (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fusion Academy Minneapolis ![Fusion Academy Minneapolis Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]( "Fusion Academy Minneapolis Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.")
Alternative School
7545 France Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(877) 673-8893
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
Anchor Academy
All-girls | Alternative School
1569 Cir Dr
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6411
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6411
Gr: 8-10 | 6 students
Bemidji Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
2130 Paul Bunyan Drive Se
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 751-9311
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 751-9311
Gr: K-11 | 6 students
Hope Academy Of Hope Harbor
All-girls | Alternative School (Christian)
Po Box 26
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-4525
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-4525
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students
Loring Nicollet Alternative School
Alternative School
1925 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 872-3626
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 872-3626
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
Nawayee Center School
Alternative School
2421 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students
Northland Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
3686 County Road 8 Se
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 252-5677
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 252-5677
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many alternative private high schools are located in Minnesota?
7 alternative private high schools are located in Minnesota.
How diverse are alternative private high schools in Minnesota?
Minnesota alternative private high schools are approximately 64% minority students, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average of 29%.
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