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When it comes to choosing the right school, one size doesn’t fit all.
Some students thrive in a large school, where they’re able to enjoy a wide variety of class selections, student organizations, and social options.
Other students prefer a small school, where they’ll receive more individual attention, lower student-to-teacher ratios, and opportunities to work closely with the same group of classmates.
Some schools are liberal; others are conservative. Some are more diverse than others. Students should not only look at tuition, but whether or not a school meets their varied interests, values, and goals. We provide a snapshot of some of the best schools around—both pre-K-12 and post-secondary—to help you narrow your search.
Who we are: Kinderberry Hill offers early childhood educational programs for children from six weeks through pre-kindergarten. Private kindergarten and school-age programs are available at selected locations. We offer specialized instruction in Spanish, fitness, and music.
Where we are: Minneapolis, Roseville, Edina, Plymouth, Woodbury, and Eden Prairie. Each school is licensed by the State of Minnesota, and all centers are nationally accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (with the exception of Eden Prairie, which opens in September 2008). New enrollment is accepted year-round on a space-available basis.
We encourage our students to ... grow and develop to their fullest potential. Each Kinderberry Hill child graduates from our program prepared for success in kindergarten and in life.
Contact info: Six Twin Cities locations • www.kinderberryhill.com
Total enrollment: 850 (9-12)
Student-teacher ratio: Varies by grade
Tuition: $10,600
Application deadline: Ongoing. Upcoming open houses are Nov. 5 and 6 and Jan. 15.
Unique programs: Project Laptop, a personal one-to-one computer program for all incoming ninth graders, AHA Theater School within the general curriculum
What is your school best known for? A high-quality Catholic education. We are dedicated to educating young people, strengthening faith, and serving one another.
We encourage our students to ... excel intellectually, live spiritually, lead responsibly, act justly, and serve selflessly.
Contact info: 6600 Nicollet Ave S, Richfield, MN 55423 • 612-798-2600 • www.ahastars.org
Total enrollment: 1,380 (grades pre-K through 12).
Student-adult ratio: 9:1
Tuition: Varies by division/grade. Lower school starts at $12,500; middle school at $20,200, and upper school $20,800 (2008-09).
Application deadline: Jan. 31, 2009
Next open house: First of four admissions events will be Saturday morning, November 15 (all campuses)
Unique programs: Blake offers a unique, liberal arts curriculum [that provides a wide variety of exceptional learning opportunities for students pre-K through grade 12]. Other unique strengths: FLEX (foreign language expose) to languages in our lower school (French, Japanese, Spanish) in lower school; the leadership of nine pre-K-12 department chairs; our college counseling program; Cornerstone (an upper school program for students of color); off-campus study and internship opportunities (local and international).
What is your school best known for? Rigorous academic program, talented students, intentional work around diversity and pluralism, stunning 3 campuses, expert teachers, a robust need-based financial aid program, comprehensive student support services and amazing alumni!
We encourage our students to ... see things as they could be and not just as they are. We challenge them to think independently and urge them to seek the best in themselves and others.
Contact info: 110 Blake Road, Hopkins, MN 55343 • 952-988-3420 • www.blakeschool.org
Total enrollment: 1,025
Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Tuition: $8,500 (grades 7-8); $9,650 (grades 9-12)
Application deadline: Jan. 19, 2009 (Rolling admission after that.)
Next open house: Oct. 23, 2008; winter open house is Jan. 6, 2009.
Unique programs: Artist-in Residence, and peer ministry, peer tutoring, and peer listening.
What is your school best known for? We are one of only two metro area high schools cited by ACT for our college-preparatory academic rigor. We have four student productions per year including one musical (over 400 students each year are involved in theatre, choral and instrumental programs). We have an outstanding Artist-in Residence program with instruction by a nationally-recognized working artist. We have over 25 varsity sports (with frequent conference and section championships) and we emphasize social justice and service to others via work with over 20 service organizations, mission trips, service graduation requirement, and Christian Service Learning “hands-on” class.
We encourage our students to ... learn to access information, process it critically, and communicate it clearly; discover their intellectual and creative potential; explore and develop their faith; and learn balance between work, prayer, and leisure.
Contact info: 2625 Larpenteur Ave E, Maplewood, MN 55109 • 651-748-2446 • www.hill-murray.org
Total enrollment: 1,209
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Tuition: $19,240 (2008-09) for full day grades 1-12 (lower for half and full-day preschool and kindergarten).
Application deadline: Jan. 30, 2009.
Next open house: Sunday, Oct. 19, from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Unique programs: Our 1:1 laptop program for grades 4-12, Chinese or Spanish classes for grades K-12, advanced research programs in science and history, and a fully integrated community service curriculum.
We encourage our students to ... discover their individual passions both inside and outside the classroom, in a nurturing environment that challenges them, supports them, and provides solid preparation for college and life beyond.
Contact info: 123 Ottawa Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55422 • 763-381-8100 • www.breckschool.org
Total enrollment: 7,599
Tuition: We do not charge tuition; however, we do offer fee-based full-day kindergarten options, including full-day kindergarten and a Chinese immersion magnet program.
Application deadline: Open enrollment deadline is Jan. 15, 2009; the open house is 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Jan. 7, 2009, at Minnetonka’s Glen Lake Elementary School.
Unique programs: Chinese immersion magnet program, Challenge programs for gifted and talented students, an extensive experiential program in physical education, ProPEL—professionals providing experiences for life—matching students with professional mentors, and a music technology lab with Apple’s digital music recording studio.
We encourage our students to ... think about living, working, and thriving in a global world, and we provide them with learning opportunities that will enable them to do so.
Contact info: 952-988-4000 • www.hopkins.k12.mn.us
Total enrollment: 600
Student-teacher ratio: Varies by grade
Tuition: $8,000 – $14,550
Application deadline: Rolling deadline
Next open house: Thursday, Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Unique programs: Extensive math and science course offerings and world languages (beginning in preschool) taught daily by native speakers.
What is your school best known for? Our academic excellence. ISM test scores are consistently higher than local and national averages.
We encourage our students to ... achieve their full potential, not only academically, but also through participating in music, sports, art, drama and Student Life.
Contact info: 6385 Beach Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 • 952-918-1840 • www.ism-sabis.net
Total enrollment: 195 (grades 9-12)
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Tuition: $7,260
Application deadline: No deadline
Next open house: Saturday, March 14, 2009
Unique programs: In addition to a solid foundation of core subjects, MCA offers electives in fine arts, industrial arts, pre-engineering and robotics, AP classes, and a CIS course in economics.
What is your school best known for? Faith and learning integration.
We encourage our students to ... mature spiritually, physically, emotionally, and socially while growing intellectually.
Contact info: Pre-K and 7-12: 9201 75th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428; 612-588-2850 • K-6: 4021 Thomas Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55412; 612-588-2850 • www.maranthachristianacademy.org
Total enrollment: 220 students (grades 9-12)
Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Tuition: Free
Application deadline: We accept applications year-round. Applications for the 2009-10 school year will be available December 1.
Next open house: March 4, April 18, and May 9 all at 9 a.m.
Unique programs: Music (instrumental and vocal), theatre, and dance. We have annual fall and spring productions and monthly showcases, featuring student-originated works.
What is your school best known for? A diverse and nurturing environment that infuses the arts into every academic class.
We encourage our students to ... create, learn, challenge themselves, and be open to new experiences in pursuit of their passion for the arts in school, as well as in the community at large.
Our vision: Through the creation and performance of theatre, music, and dance, learners will establish their unique personal signature. Rigorous academics and collaboration with professional artists will prepare learners for higher education and lifelong engagement in the arts.
Our mission: To cultivate and challenge each learner’s intellectual and expressive potential in a rigorous academic and artistic setting.
Contact info: 1320 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 44343 • 952-224-1340, www.performing-arts-school.org
Total enrollment: 500
Tuition: Free to Minnesota students in grades 7-12 who enroll full time in the MCoOL program.
Application deadline: October 30, 2008 for second quarter (Nov. 10, 2008 – Jan. 23, 2009); Jan. 15, 2009 for third quarter (Jan. 27 – March 27, 2009); and March 18, 2009 for fourth quarter (March 31 – June 4, 2009).
Next open house: Visit www.mcool.org to register for an upcoming open house.
Unique programs: Over 100 professionally developed, media-rich core, elective, and Advanced Placement™ course offerings. Our courses offer rich multimedia, original audio and video files, animated tutorials, interactive exercises, integrated learning tools, links to digital libraries worldwide, online communication between teachers and students, ongoing self-check assessments and evaluations, digital notebooks, licensed educators, and content developed by teams of high school teachers, experts, national advisors, software engineers, and instructional designers. Each semester course is based on 90 hours of curriculum.
What is your school best known for? MCoOL offers a public, online middle and high school program for grades 7-12. Families are able to find the flexibility they are seeking while benefiting from our high-tech, high-touch approach to education. Highly qualified and experienced Minnesota state-certified teachers provide students the personal instruction, support, and guidance they need to succeed.
Contact info: 306 W Elm Street, Houston, MN 55943, 877-984-7587 • www.mcool.org
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