Marshall School Photo - The beautiful 42-acre campus provides outdoor learning, recreation, and incredible views of Lake Superior, the world's largest natural lake.

Best Minnesota Boarding Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 2,056 students located throughout Minnesota.

Top Minnesota Boarding Schools (2024-25)

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)
| 450 students
6385 Beach Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1800
Grades: 8-12
Pre-K-12 (day)
| 320 students
Marshall School
Marshall School Photo - The beautiful 42-acre campus provides outdoor learning, recreation, and incredible views of Lake Superior, the world's largest natural lake.
1215 Rice Lake Rd
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 727-7266
Grades: 8-12
K-12 (day)
| 456 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many boarding schools are located in Minnesota?
There are 6 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 $37,940 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.

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