2023 Best Boarding High Schools in Minnesota

• Eden Prairie, MN•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.27 out of 5  62 reviews

Parent: My two daughters have had a truly outstanding experience this school year at ISM! The teachers and staff have created a community of friendly, passionate, and caring people that make it such a welcoming environment. The fact that my family had a built-in support system, due to the ISM Parent Ambassador program, which led to quick acclimation to the school community - is a truly unique bonus. The academics are outstanding, and a real focus toward increasing student afterschool programming has energized the parent/student base. We are excited and lucky to have our children in a SABIS school, as our kids will have a network of thousands of other graduates they can utilize for career connections. The Student Life Organization prepares students with accountability, leadership by-design, and the soft skills to set them apart from others. We've enjoyed the process of joining this school, and look forward to many years at ISM with our children growing with the support of our school.... Read 62 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 310

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Collegeville, MN•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.4 out of 5  134 reviews

Parent: St John's Prep has been a beautiful welcoming community for my son. I have witnessed so many examples of how the teachers, staff, and students work together to encourage each other, build togetherness, and support curiosity. My son has had opportunities to try new things and experience the world around him in ways he would otherwise not have. He has grown much stronger in his learning, social-emotional skills, and physical fitness in just one academic year at Prep. We are eager for our other children to attend this incredible school!... Read 134 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 283

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Faribault, MN•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.15 out of 5  94 reviews

Freshman: I love going to Shattuck, the teachers care about the students and the athletics are amazing! Shattuck is getting me ready for College by working on my timemamgement skills, study habits, and teaching us how to take responsibility of ourselves and our actions. My coaches work very hard to make us better and think about what we want to do and where we want to go after high school. We pend time in the weight room and have practice 4-5 days a week so we are getting so much out of being here learning from these professionals. My soccer schedule is worked into my academic schedule and the teachers, coaches, advisors all work with me to help me create good habits in and out of the classroom. I feel like I have lots of support from teachers and the classroom size is small enough I can get help when I need it. I have teammates from all over the world and I feel Shattuck does a very good job making everyone feel welcome and I love making friends from all over the world.... Read 94 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 404

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• St. Paul, MN•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.04 out of 5  286 reviews

Parent: We have had three kids graduate from Cretin-Derham Hall, and have a current rising sophomore. We have loved everything about CDH! Academically, our children have been challenged and extremely well prepared for college, and it has shown in their successful college performances. The administration and teachers are dedicated and insightful, and have been wonderful resources for the kids. All of our kids have participated in multiple extracurricular activities, which they have enjoyed immensely and which have made them well-rounded students. There is substantial diversity, including racial and socio-economic diversity. That has really opened all of our minds to new ways of viewing the world and its challenges and opportunities. The facilities are great, especially for a 150-year old land-locked inner city school! Our kids have always felt very safe at CDH ... it's been like a home away from home. We cannot imagine sending our kids to any other school! Go Raiders!... Read 286 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 940

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Duluth, MN•

• Private School•

• 4-12

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  Rating 4 out of 5  39 reviews

Parent: We have had a phenomenal experience at Marshall. We chose Marshall for our daughter because of the individualized attention and small class size - she was getting lost in her public school classroom and kind of pushed aside so the teachers could focus on the students who were struggling most. We've found that the small class size at Marshall allows teachers to really know their students, and know how they learn, and as an independent school, they have the complete freedom to tailor their teaching and lessons accordingly. Education is important to our family, and we feel that the best we can do as parents is give our daughter the strongest possible foundation early on, that it will serve her well through her entire life - and that Marshall is the place for that. Also, financial aid significantly helped. My daughter's favorite things are lunch (haha), the 3D-printer in the art room, and the science lab. We also love the close community, safety, passionate teachers, and beautiful campus!... Read 39 reviews

• grade A

• Students 445

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Fridley, MN•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.95 out of 5  201 reviews

Parent: My second child is now coming through TG and it has been a wonderful experience. I will say it best in that TG offers a "no distraction" learning environment where it is "cool" to get good grades. The teachers are 100% invested in these students, go the extra mile and will make sure your kid does not fall in the cracks. Every teacher knows every student's name. It is impressive. I have a highly academic child and a child that requires more attention and TG is a great fit for both. Private school does not guarantee any outcome but it sure improves your odds! I have nothing but GREAT things to say about TG!... Read 201 reviews

• grade A

• Students 675

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Fergus Falls, MN•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.55 out of 5  71 reviews

Parent: Our daughter has attended Hillcrest since 7th grade and she will graduate in 2022. We love the culture and the people! All staff genuinely care about the students and allow for individual personalities, they truly can excel while being allowed to be themselves. She has made lifelong friends and has grown academically, spiritually, and socially. She has had many positive experiences that will impact her for the rest of her life. Our only regret is that we didn’t send all of our children there.... Read 71 reviews

• grade A

• Students 344

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Winona, MN•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.62 out of 5  61 reviews

Junior: Cotter Schools, a private, independent, Catholic school located in Winona, Minnesota, USA, is comprised of Cotter Junior High and Cotter High School. We serve motivated and engaged students in grades 5 through 12 beginning in the fall of 2020. Over 500 students from the city of Winona, the towns surrounding Winona, and from over 14 countries around the world engage in rigorous academic study, faith-centered experiences, and personally enriching athletic and arts activities - all with one goal in mind: that each student discover and develop his or her fullest potential! Cotter Schools reaches its goal when students graduate with the following skills and capacities. Cotter Schools graduates are problem solvers who think critically and creatively. They are young men and women who are communicators, collaborators, and cooperative learners. Cotter graduates are lifelong learners who are curious about the world around them and the future.... Read 61 reviews

• grade A

• Students 457

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• West Saint Paul, MN•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.24 out of 5  80 reviews

Senior: I was able to excel in my future, physically, academically, and spiritually. Due to the wide range of students, we have from different countries I got the pleasure to learn about many new cultures. The music program is very advanced for a smaller private school and was able to help me reach many of my personal music goals. I was also able to participate in golf and volleyball at a high level.... Read 80 reviews

• grade A

• Students 460

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Hutchinson, MN•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  49 reviews

Senior: Maplewood is an amazing school! All of the teachers are so nice and they are willing to help and make sure you understand what you are learning. Maplewood is also dedicated to making sure that anyone who wants to go to Maplewood can and they make it work. Over all it is just a great school. I have loved it for the three years that I have attended, both as a village and dorm student.... Read 49 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 68

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1