Best Minnesota Boarding Schools (2022)
For the 2022 school year, there are 7 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 3,178 students located throughout Minnesota.
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Top Minnesota Boarding Schools (2022)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Amerigo Twin Cities Cretin-Derham Hall![Amerigo Twin Cities Cretin-Derham Hall Photo - Cretin-Derham Hall is dedicated to providing students with a premier education and avenues to succeed at the university level and beyond.]( "Amerigo Twin Cities Cretin-Derham Hall Photo - Cretin-Derham Hall is dedicated to providing students with a premier education and avenues to succeed at the university level and beyond.")
(Catholic)
550 S. Albert St.
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(312) 416-1955
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(312) 416-1955
Grades: 9-12
| 940 students
6385 Beach Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1800
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1800
Grades: 8-12
Pre-K-12 (day)
Pre-K-12 (day)
| 320 students
315 South Grove Avenue
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 214-2200
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.]( "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
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]( "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
Collegeville, MN 56321
(320) 363-3315
Grades: 9-12, PG
6-12, PG (day)
6-12, PG (day)
| 280 students
1000 Shumway Avenue
Faribault, MN 55021
(800) 421-2724
Faribault, MN 55021
(800) 421-2724
Grades: 6-12, PG
| 408 students
Totino-Grace High School![Totino-Grace High School Photo]( "Totino-Grace High School Photo")
(Catholic)
1350 Gardena Avenue NE
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 586-6318
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 586-6318
Grades: 9-12
| 680 students
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