Best Minnesota Boarding Schools (2023)

For the 2023 school year, there are 7 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 2,640 students located throughout Minnesota.

Top Minnesota Boarding Schools (2023)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Cotter Schools
Cotter Schools Photo
(Catholic)
1115 West Broadway Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 453-5102
Grades: 7-12
PK-12 (day)
| 404 students
6385 Beach Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1800
Grades: 8-12
Pre-K-12 (day)
| 320 students
315 South Grove Avenue
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 214-2200
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students
St. Croix Academy
St. Croix Academy Photo - St. Croix's lakeside family-style dormitory was built in 2015 and is located on a beautiful lake with walkways to the Mississippi River and within walking distance of over 50 shops and restaurants.
(Christian)
1200 Oakdale Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55118
(651) 455-1521
Grades: 6-12
| 500 students
Saint John's Preparatory School
Saint John's Preparatory School Photo - We are located on 2900 of woodlands and lakes in Collegeville, MN
(Catholic)
2280 Watertower Road
Collegeville, MN 56321
(320) 363-3315
Grades: 9-12, PG
6-12, PG (day)
| 280 students
Shattuck-St. Mary's School
(Episcopal)
(7)
1000 Shumway Avenue
Faribault, MN 55021
(800) 421-2724
Grades: 6-12, PG
| 406 students
Totino-Grace High School
Totino-Grace High School Photo
(Catholic)
1350 Gardena Avenue NE
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 586-6318
Grades: 9-12
| 680 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many boarding schools are located in Minnesota?
There are 7 college-preparatory boarding schools located in Minnesota.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding school in Minnesota?
The average Minnesota boarding school tuition cost is $33,648 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school in Minnesota?
Saint John's Preparatory School, founded in 1857, is the oldest boarding school in Minnesota.
What boarding school in Minnesota has the lowest acceptance rates?
St. Croix Academy has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (60%) in Minnesota.
What boarding school in Minnesota has the highest average SAT scores?
Saint John's Preparatory School has the highest average SAT scores (1373) in Minnesota.

Recent Articles

Mastering the Boarding School Selection Process: A 5-Step Guide
Mastering the Boarding School Selection Process: A 5-Step Guide
Discover the ultimate 5-step guide to choosing the perfect boarding school for your child. Explore essential factors, such as academics, campus facilities, extracurricular activities, and more. Make an informed decision to provide your child with an enriching and transformative educational experience. Read now!
5 Founders and Their Boarding Schools
5 Founders and Their Boarding Schools
What prompts somebody to start a boarding school? The motives range from idealism to munificence right on through to capitalism. The common thread seems to be ample capital and a vision of what education can do.
Top 5 Reasons To Study Dance At A Boarding School
April 24, 2023
Top 5 Reasons To Study Dance At A Boarding School
From meeting world-renowned guest artists to balancing busy rehearsal schedules, students share how boarding school is preparing them to dance professionally.

Featured Schools