For the 2026 school year, there are 18 private schools with special program emphasis serving 2,949 students in Minnesota.
The top-ranked with special program emphasis private schools in Minnesota include City of Lakes Waldorf School, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin Cities, and Minnesota Waldorf School.
The average tuition cost is $16,250, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $10,132.
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.
Top-Ranked Minnesota 草榴社区 Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
190 Cobblestone Lane
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 303-5183
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 303-5183
Gr: Inquire with school | 50 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2344 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 767-1550
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 767-1550
Gr: NS-8 | 275 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin Cities ![Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin Cities Photo - Guided by Faith | Prepared for Life | Always Serving Others. Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is the only college and career preparatory high school in the state of Minnesota.]( "Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin Cities Photo - Guided by Faith | Prepared for Life | Always Serving Others. Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is the only college and career preparatory high school in the state of Minnesota.")
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
2924 4th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 545-9700
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 545-9700
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students Avg. class size: 115 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3878 Highland Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 772-2777
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 772-2777
Gr: PK-12 | 443 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
70 East County Road B
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 487-6700
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 487-6700
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
41 E 1st St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-4500
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-4500
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
380 Jackson Street, Suite 100
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 288-4606
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 288-4606
Gr: 10-12 | 4 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning
Special Program Emphasis
6282 Cranberry Rd
Finland, MN 55603
(218) 353-7414
Finland, MN 55603
(218) 353-7414
Gr: 4-6 | 286 students
Agape Child Development Center
Special Program Emphasis (Pentecostal)
2304 Emerson Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 287-9775
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 287-9775
Gr: PK-6 | 124 students
12007 Excelsior Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN 55343
(952) 856-0103
Minnetonka, MN 55343
(952) 856-0103
Gr: PK-12 | 144 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Breakaway Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1661 Park Ridge Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 227-7794
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 227-7794
Gr: 5-8 | 199 students
Brightmont Academy - Mendota Heights ![Brightmont Academy - Mendota Heights Photo - Taking individual courses at Brightmont Academy offers an effective one-to-one instruction alternative for students to learn concepts and skills by progressing at their own pace.]( "Brightmont Academy - Mendota Heights Photo - Taking individual courses at Brightmont Academy offers an effective one-to-one instruction alternative for students to learn concepts and skills by progressing at their own pace.")
Special Program Emphasis
720 Main Street, Suite 101
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(952) 564-2164
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(952) 564-2164
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Chesterton Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
2119 Stillwater Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(952) 378-1779
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(952) 378-1779
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students
Long Lake Conservation Center
Special Program Emphasis
28952 438th Ln
Palisade, MN 56469
(218) 768-4653
Palisade, MN 56469
(218) 768-4653
Gr: 5 | 130 students
Pioneers Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
1604 Brookdale Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55444
(763) 208-0822
Minneapolis, MN 55444
(763) 208-0822
Gr: PK-5 | 70 students
400 5th Ave SW
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 206-4646
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 206-4646
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Southside Family Charter School
Special Program Emphasis
2123 Clinton Ave So
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-8322
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-8322
Gr: NS-8 | 76 students Tuition listed
Spirit Of The Lake Community School
Special Program Emphasis
5401 E Superior St
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 721-4236
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 721-4236
Gr: K-6 | 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Minnesota?
The top-ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Minnesota include City of Lakes Waldorf School, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin Cities, and Minnesota Waldorf School.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Minnesota?
18 private schools with special program emphasis are located in Minnesota.
How much do private schools with special program emphasis cost in Minnesota?
The average tuition cost is $16,250, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $10,132.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in Minnesota?
Minnesota private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 41% minority students, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
Recent Articles
The Social Fit Interview: Questions to Ask Students, Not Admissions
Discover how talking with current students can reveal a private school's true culture and help families assess social fit before enrolling.
AI Companions and Student Well-Being: What Parents Should Ask
Learn how AI companions may affect student well-being and discover the key questions parents should ask before embracing this emerging technology.
Is a Phone-Free 草榴社区 School Right for Your Child?
Explore the benefits, challenges, and key considerations of choosing a phone-free private school for your child in 2026.
