Charter schools in Minnesota
Minnesota has 309 open public charter schools with reported enrollment of 72,096 students in 81 cities, based on 2024–25 federal data.
- Schools
- 309
- Reported students
- 72,096
- Offer high school grades
- 104
- Virtual schools
- 23
2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 308 of 309 schools; student–teacher ratios for 271; format for 309. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.
Find charter schools in Minnesota by city
- Saint Paul69
- Minneapolis57
- Brooklyn Park10
- Bemidji6
- Burnsville6
- Elk River6
- Forest Lake6
- Richfield6
- Saint Cloud6
- Bloomington5
- Coon Rapids5
- Rochester5
- Stillwater5
- Columbia Heights4
- Duluth4
- Maple Grove4
- White Bear Lake4
- Cologne3
- Crosslake3
- Faribault3
- Henderson3
- Minnetonka3
- North Saint Paul3
- Otsego3
- Shoreview3
- Vadnais Heights3
- Winona3
- Woodbury3
More public charter schools in Minnesota
Alexandria
- Kalon Prep Academy · 9–12
Apple Valley
- FIT Academy · K–5
- FIT Academy High School · 6–12
Brainerd
- Discovery Woods · Pre-K–6
Brooklyn Center
Buffalo
- Terra Nova School · 6–12
Champlin
- Modern Montessori Charter School · Pre-K–8
Chaska
Chisago City
Crystal
- Beacon Academy · K–8
East Bethel
Echo
- E.C.H.O. Elementary · K–6
- E.C.H.O. Secondary · 7–12
Eden Prairie
- PIM Arts High School · 9–12
Edina
- Agamim Classical Academy · K–8
- International Spanish Language Acad · Pre-K–5
Farmington
- GOA School of Logic · 6–8
- Great Oaks Academy - Grammar · K–5
Golden Valley
- Notre Ecole Academy · K–5
Grand Marais
- Great Expectations · K–8
Grand Portage
Ham Lake
- Davinci Academy · K–8
Hopkins
- Ubah Academy · 9–12
Houston
- Ridgeway Community School · Pre-K–5
Hutchinson
- New Century Academy · 6–12
- New Discoveries Montessori Academy · Pre-K–8
Inver Grove Heights
Isanti
La Crescent
Little Canada
- AFSA Elementary · Pre-K–6
Mankato
- Kato Public Charter School · 6–12
Maplewood
- Sejong Academy Lower School · Pre-K–5
- Sejong Academy Upper School · 6–12
Marine on St Croix
Monticello
- Swan River Montessori Charter Sch · Pre-K–6
Mountain Iron
Naytahwaush
Nerstrand
- Nerstrand Charter School · K–5
New Brighton
- Global Academy · K–8
New Hope
- Escuela Exitos · K–8
North Branch
Northfield
- Arcadia Charter School · 6–12
- Prairie Creek Community School · K–5
Owatonna
- CHOICE Technical Academy · 7–12
Park Rapids
Pillager
Ramsey
- PACT Charter Elementary · K–5
- Pact Charter Secondary · 6–12
Red Lake
- Endazhi-Nitaawiging · K–7
Red Wing
- Creekstone Montessori · Pre-K–8
Rollingstone
Roseville
Savage
- Aspen Academy · K–8
Shakopee
Starbuck
- Glacial Hills Elementary · Pre-K–6
Tofte
Tower
- Vermilion Country School · 7–12
Warba
Waseca
- TEAM Academy · K–6
West Saint Paul
- Academic Arts High School · 9–12
Willmar
- DREAM Technical Academy · 7–12
Frequently asked questions about Minnesota charter schools
How many charter schools are in Minnesota?
The 2024–25 federal data includes 309 open public charter schools in Minnesota, with reported enrollment of 72,096 students across 308 schools reporting enrollment.
How can I find charter schools near me in Minnesota?
Browse the city links on this page or use the school search to filter Minnesota charter schools by name, city, ZIP code, grade level, and format.
Are there virtual charter schools in Minnesota?
Federal records identify 23 virtual or virtual-with-in-person-options charter schools in Minnesota. Confirm current learning formats directly with each school.
Does this page rank the best charter schools in Minnesota?
No. This is an independent factual directory, not a ranking. Compare the available data and confirm admissions, programs, performance, and current details with schools and official state sources.