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)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Nawayee Center School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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 草榴社区 Schools
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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Quick Facts
Trinity First Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1115 E 19th St
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 871-2353
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 871-2353
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hope Academy
(Christian)
2300 Chicago Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 540-2015
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 540-2015
0.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 559 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Southside Family Charter School
Special Program Emphasis
2123 Clinton Ave So
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-8322
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-8322
1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 76 students Tuition 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
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students Avg. class size: 115 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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