2024 High Schools with the Best Teachers in Minnesota

• Nova Classical Academy, MN•

• 6-12

• •
  Rating 3.71 out of 5  72 reviews

Senior: This school pushes you hard, and prepares you for higher education and an educated life. From Logic and Rhetoric to Latin and Ancient Lit., you receive a background steeped in classical knowledge. You will find a mind to comprehend, an ear to listen, and the learning to come up with solutions. The requirements are structured to simulate the difficulty of college, thereby most graduates claim that college was easier than high school! If you are not ready for the rigor, you may not be able to handle the heavy discussions and writing-intensive workload. However, if you are an individual, like me, who thrives beneath struggle and high expectations, this would be the place for you.... Read 72 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 508

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• St. Croix Preparatory Academy, MN•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.87 out of 5  154 reviews

Senior: Since starting at St. Croix Prep in kindergarten, I have grown as a student, athlete, and member of my community. Through the excellent support of my teachers, I have learned that I can be a self-sufficient student as well as ask for help when I need it. Through the flexibility of my teachers and coaches, I have balanced being a top student in my class as well as an accomplished athlete. Finally, through the values St. Croix Prep places on service and integrity, I have learned the importance of serving my community in and outside of the school environment.... Read 154 reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• Students 376

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Brooklyn Park, MN•

• Public School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.54 out of 5  13 reviews

Parent: My child started the school year very shut down, anxious, and overwhelmed due to IEP needs being unmet in traditional public school. They had missed 45% of the previous school year as a result. The staff is welcoming, supportive, and able to tailor education to the child's specific needs rather than apply a cookie-cutter approach. This wholistic approach resulted in my child looking forward to school, missing very few days, and actually improving grades and comprehension.... Read 13 reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• Students 62

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Duluth, MN•

• Public School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.24 out of 5  37 reviews

Alum: Harbor City International School provided an incredible learning environment. The teachers are nice, helpful, and involved.... Read 37 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A+

• Students 196

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Woodbury, MN•

• Public School•

• 6-12

• •
  Rating 4.03 out of 5  73 reviews

Junior: My experience at the Math and Science Academy has been a journey that has allowed me to learn a lot. The best part of my experience is the teachers, students, and advisors. The teachers take the time to make sure that the students have a good understanding of the material and are always available for help. The community is very diverse and allowed me to meet people who have the same background as me. The clubs offered here allowed me to build a better relationship with my community and gain soft skills that I can use in the future. The worst part of my experience was the amount of coursework we got because I came here during freshman year so I wasn't used to the large amount of coursework. Something I would like to see change is the size of the classrooms because there isn't enough room for all the students. I would also want the clubs and sports to be better supported because some of them don't have any buses, so many of us have to rely on parents or others to participate.... Read 73 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 553

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Eden Prairie, MN•

• Public School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.21 out of 5  114 reviews

Alum: An excellent space for a young artist to get an honest sense of what it's like to work in the arts. This education put me leaps and bounds ahead of my college peers in terms of my arts experiences and skill set. From my high school arts experience, I gained more than some gain even after a full collegiate program. I am very appreciate of the jump start Main Street/ PiM gave me.... Read 114 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A+

• Students 379

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School, MN•

• 6-12

• •
  Rating 3.54 out of 5  83 reviews

Junior: I’ve been at Eagle Ridge since kindergarten. I’ve had some really amazing teachers that have encouraged me to do my best in school, challenge me to think for myself and explain how my thought process and/or opinions have been derived, and allow me to learn from my mistakes knowing they are part of the learning process. Eagle Ridge has been a great added influence on the development of my character because it mirrors what my parents are also teaching me-to strive for excellence, work hard with perseverance, be respectful, be an outstanding citizen, be honorable, and have integrity.... Read 83 reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• Students 594

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• North Lakes Academy, MN•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.88 out of 5  65 reviews

Senior: The best parts are the great secondary prep classes and the awesome teachers! There are so many opportunities at North Lakes Academy, to grow as a person and student. It is a smaller school but that helps give opportunities to connect with others and with the staff/teachers.... Read 65 reviews

• grade B+

• grade A+

• Students 264

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Northfield, MN•

• Public School•

• 6-12

• •
  Rating 4.64 out of 5  11 reviews

Parent: Arcadia has a faculty that is unparalleled. Every student feels seen, heard and understood. Individual skills and talents are honored and celebrated. Students work collaboratively and seem comfortable working with each other and staff. There does seem to be a certain social culture that is pervasive at Arcadia and I keep holding out hope that the kids will become more socially outgoing. They are truly remarkable students with brilliant ideas and energy, I'd love to see an aura of brightness there... Read 11 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A+

• Students 127

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Minnetonka Public School District, MN•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.18 out of 5  672 reviews

Senior: I have been at Minnetonka since kindergarten and I am incredibly grateful to be able to attend this school. The staff is great, and even though the class size is large, I still feel very connected with my peers. One thing that stands out at Minnetonka is academic excellence. Their programs are designed to help you succeed and learn quickly and efficiently while still enjoying what you’re doing. They have lots of different hands-on programs, such as VANTAGE, which replicates what workplace life is like, and MOMENTUM, which dabbles in the trades. Although Minnetonka has many great accomplishments and I could go on about how great they are, they do make some questionable calls. These past few years, the administration has come off as very disorganized and controlling without reason. One example is when they kept calling snow days half way through the school day! This was frustrating because they would call a snow day and school would be dismissed a half hour afterwards.... Read 672 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 3,504

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Orono Public School District, MN•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.97 out of 5  205 reviews

Senior: It has been a much more positive and supportive experience attending Orono High School than I ever could have hoped for when I started my Freshman year during the peak pandemic. I was so nervous to start my high school experience in a mask after not having had a normal orientation or having met any of my teachers. However, I was pleasantly surprised to see how they handled it all and how welcomed many of my peers and I felt. Some of my best experiences would include the annual pep fests and school dances held by my student body government. The only bad experiences I have with Orono High School are not connected to my high school but rather my own personal experience with growing up and this challenging time that is attending High School in itself. I would just like to see people being more accepting of each other and focusing on bringing each other up rather than pushing each other down. I think having a class or two outside during the warmer months would be really uplifting too!... Read 205 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 960

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Saint Paul, MN•

• Public School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.87 out of 5  191 reviews

Parent: My daughter attends SPCPA. Overall we have been happy with her experience there. She really likes her art program (dance). The academics in most of her classes have been comparable in rigor to her former local public high school, with the exception of the math department. Although the math teachers seem to be caring, the model they are using to teach math is unusual and not a good fit for some students. As it is smaller is size to most area public high schools, the amount of academic options or electives is also obviously smaller. Overall I would recommend this school for students who have a strong interest in the arts and are independent enough to handle the urban setting with an open campus. My daughter has been happier here than probably any school she has ever attended.... Read 191 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A+

• Students 400

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Hopkins, MN•

• Public School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.83 out of 5  47 reviews

Other: The best parts of the experience may include the school’s specialized curriculum, which offers students opportunities to explore a variety of medical and health-related subjects. Students may have access to specialized resources and mentors in the medical field, which can be beneficial for their career aspirations. On the other hand, the worst parts might differ for each person and could involve factors such as curriculum limitations, lack of extracurricular activities, or any challenges faced by students or staff within the school.... Read 47 reviews

• grade B

• grade A+

• Students 300

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Edina Public School District, MN•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4 out of 5  401 reviews

Parent: Edina High School is an excellent school. We have two freshmen and two more kids that will attend in future years. My wife and I went to a smaller high school in Minnesota so we were unsure of them attending a 'bigger' high school, but we have been so impressed with the teachers and both the academic and extra-curricular options...we are so happy to have this high school in our district!... Read 401 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A

• Students 2,680

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Great River School, MN•

• 7-12

• •
  Rating 4.29 out of 5  24 reviews

Junior: Great River School is a Montessori and Is great at encouraging students to take risks, make new friends, and be independent. The curriculum is hands-on and engaging. The teachers and staff are all extremely kind and are very understanding of our needs as students for extensions and different requirements on work. I could walk up to any student in my grade and have a great conversation. The building is old and always seems to be either too hot or too cold which is not so fun. Overall I love this school and everyone here is so easy to get along with.... Read 24 reviews

• grade A

• grade A

• Students 407

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Coon Rapids, MN•

• Public School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.25 out of 5  4 reviews

Alum: Paladin is by far, the best school i've went too! I was struggling hard with life and was very behind in my credits to graduate. I went to Paladin and they changed my life! The staff are SUPER supportive, the staff make school work fun, instead of feeling forced.... Read 4 reviews

• grade C+

• grade A

• Students 245

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• West Saint Paul, MN•

• Public School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.25 out of 5  8 reviews

Niche User: The teachers and staff are absolutely incredible! Great School. Staff are extremely accepting of all students and their approach to education is cutting edge!... Read 8 reviews

• grade B minus

• grade A

• Students 94

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Wayzata Public Schools, MN•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.08 out of 5  495 reviews

Sophomore: Wayzata high school is an interesting place.It’s so true that if you don’t care about style n brands you may as well be invisible n looked at as weird. Having our own iPads are nice. The math classes you have homework in every night, that’s a negative. The social workers are helpful it may be hard to set up a time, but if you Need someone to talk too the office is good at finding someone you can talk too and remain calm when waiting. The counselors are helpful with schedule changes and to converse with. The deans are very controversial from my experiences and my friends, there is a ton of miscommunication and biased punishments. The associate principals are doing too much they may look intimidating, but don’t let it get to you, they don’t really care about the students. The student supervisors are all different but they are all nice and helpful especially Norm Molly and Kelli. The office people are friendly. The bathrooms sometimes smell like iced guava and za but you get used to it!... Read 495 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A

• Students 3,505

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Rochester, MN•

• Public School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.07 out of 5  15 reviews

Alum: My experience at RSA was amazing, I have never felt more at home than any other place. When you walk through the doors of RSA you are instantly greeted with love, care, and compassion. It’s more than just a school, it’s a family. I would recommend this school to everybody.... Read 15 reviews

• grade B minus

• grade A

• Students 129

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Bloomington, MN•

• Online School•

• 6-12

• •
  Rating 4.68 out of 5  25 reviews

Parent: Bluesky is a fantastic school! My daughter has been attending since 8th grade is now in her senior year and has almost straight As for her entire high school career. The counselors are nothing short of amazing and supportive and the teachers are excellent resources, guides and instructors. She has completely excelled at Bluesky and we are so grateful that we found it. After receiving feedback about adding activities for kids to participate in, they added a whole variety of them. My daughter appreciates the academic challenge, but also being able to work at her own pace and style. It's truly a great school... Read 25 reviews

• grade B

• grade A

• Students 610

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Independent School District No. 196, MN•

• 11-12

• •
  Rating 4.61 out of 5  140 reviews

Senior: It’s a great school. Intensive theme is a lot of fun! There’s lots of clubs to join and you can still do sports at your home high school. I love how small AP classes are, I felt very confident when it came time to take my exam’s because of how one on one the teachers are with preparing us for the tests. I love how House doesn’t give tests, only projects. The hands on learning at SES has helped me actually learn and retain the information. 10/10 school... Read 140 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A

• Students 358

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Avalon School, MN•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.25 out of 5  8 reviews

Parent: Wonderful school for those who hope to become motivated, independent, creative learners and citizens. (Not so much for those who hope to sail passively through a traditional education) Excellent, committed teachers. Small enough that everybody knows everybody else. Great support for those who prefer hands-on learning or have other learning differences. Emphasis on active learning, projects, research, creative expression. They treat their students with respect and compassion, with the result that most students return that respect.... Read 8 reviews

• grade B+

• grade A

• Students 175

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Anoka-Hennepin Schools, MN•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.74 out of 5  511 reviews

Senior: Blaine High School is a fantastic high school that has allowed me to discover the career I want to pursue. It offers hundreds of electives ranging from Accounting to Meteorology. The sheer number of opportunities a Blaine Bengal has is the best part. Being one of the most populous schools in Minnesota, everyone is bound to find friends and a community. I enjoy the people I see daily with whom I can learn, laugh, and be mentored. Onward, like everything, Blaine High School is not perfect, and some things should be improved. For example, because of the large student body, the lunch line can get frustratingly long. Blaine's challenges have encouraged the growth and development of our community and myself. I hope Blaine High School continues to offer solid career-building courses and can fix the lunch line.... Read 511 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A

• Students 2,981

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Osakis Public School District, MN•

• 7-12

• •
  Rating 4.11 out of 5  55 reviews

Senior: I think Osakis secondary school is a great place to go to school! It has a great atmosphere to learn in, and the people there are amazing! I wouldn’t change a thing about it!... Read 55 reviews

• grade B+

• grade A

• Students 426

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Brainerd Public School District, MN•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.71 out of 5  213 reviews

Senior: The best part of my experience at BHS has been the faculty. My teachers have made me feel so safe, loved, and accepted. Some of them have become second parents to me. I will always be grateful to my teachers. On the downside, however, many of the students at BHS are nowhere near as kind as the staff. From slurs yelled in the hallway, to sexual harassment (including harassment of staff by students), to the stalking of a student by another classmate, sexism and intolerance run rampant at BHS. The school feels unsafe at times due to the high number of disrespectful and hateful students. Faculty do their best to keep things in check, but small-town Minnesota is just not the place to find open-minded people.... Read 213 reviews

• grade B+

• grade A

• Students 1,862

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1