Charter Elementary Schools in Minnesota
Minnesota has 172 public charter schools offering elementary grades (K–5) in the 2024–25 federal data, located in 68 cities.
- Charter elementary schools
- 172
- Students at these schools
- 44,257
- Median students per teacher
- 13.2
- Virtual schools
- 9
2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 171 of 172 schools; student–teacher ratios for 157; format for 172. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.
Charter elementary schools in Minnesota by city
Minneapolis35
- Aurora Charter School · Pre-K–4
- Aurora Middle School · 5–8
- Banaadir Elementary · K–5
- Bdote Learning Center · K–8
- Best Academy · K–8
- Best Academy - Cedar Riverside · K–2
- Cosmos Montessori · Pre-K–4
- CVA Fusion Elementary School (K-5) · K–5
- CVA PASCAL Elementary School (K-5) · K–5 · Virtual
- Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm · 2–8
- Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary · K–1
- Hennepin Schools Lower Campus · K–4
- Hennepin Schools Upper Campus · 5–8
- Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop · 5–8
- Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop · K–4
- KIPP North Star Academy · 5–8
- KIPP North Star Primary · K–4
- Lirio Montessori · Pre-K–K
- Loveworks Academy for Arts · K–8
- Mastery School · K–5
- Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem · K–6
- New City School · K–8
- Northeast College Prep Charter Scho · K–8
- Online SET Academy · K–5 · Virtual
- SET Academy Elementary · K–5
- Skyline Math & Science Academy OLL · K–6 · Virtual
- Skyline Math and Science Academy · K–6
- Sojourner Truth Academy · Pre-K–8
- Southside Family Charter School · K–8
- Spero Academy · K–6
- Stonebridge World School · Pre-K–6
- Twin Cities International Schools · K–5
- Universal Academy Elementary · Pre-K–6
- Wakanda Virtual Academy · K–8 · Virtual
- Yinghua Academy · K–8
Saint Paul32
- Academia Cesar Chavez Elementary · Pre-K–5
- Achieve Language Academy · Pre-K–8
- Community of Peace Academy Elem · Pre-K–4
- Community of Peace Academy Middle · 5–8
- Community School of Excellence - MS · 5–8
- Community School of Excellence Elem · Pre-K–4
- Cornerstone Montessori Elementary · K–6
- Cse - Oll Ec-5 · Pre-K–5
- Great River Elementary School · 1–6
- HGA Elementary · K–5
- Hmong College Prep Academy ES · K–5
- HOPE Community Academy Elementary · K–5
- Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter · 5–8
- LIFE Prep · Pre-K–6
- Metro Deaf School · Pre-K–12
- Midway Star Academy · K–8
- Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 · K–6 · Virtual
- MMSA Elementary School · K–5
- New Century School · Pre-K–5
- Nova Classical Academy Lower School · K–5
- Prodeo Academy St. Paul Elementary · 2–4
- Prodeo Academy St. Paul Middle · 5–7
- Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary · Pre-K–1
- Quantum STEAM Academy Elementary · Pre-K–4
- Quantum STEAM Academy Middle School · 5–8
- St. Paul City Primary School · Pre-K–5
- St. Paul School of Northern Lights · K–6
- STEP Academy Elementary · K–5
- The Journey School · K–6
- Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr · K–8
- Urban Academy · Pre-K–8
- Water Lily Montessori · Pre-K–K
Brooklyn Park7
- Athlos Leadership Academy · Pre-K–8
- Excell Academy Charter · Pre-K–8
- Nasha Shkola Charter School · Pre-K–8
- Noble Academy Elementary · K–6
- Prairie Seeds El School Academy · K–5
- Spero Academy Brooklyn Park · K–5
- Twin Lakes STEM Academy · K–7
Columbia Heights4
- Bultum Academy · Pre-K–8
- Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary · 2–4
- Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle · 5–8
- Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary · Pre-K–1
Duluth3
- North Shore Community School · Pre-K–6
- North Star Academy · Pre-K–8
- Raleigh Primary/El Academy · Pre-K–6
Forest Lake3
- LILA Kinder Center · Pre-K–K
- LILA Lower School · 1–5
- North Lakes Academy Elementary · K–6
Bloomington2
- Compass Academy · Pre-K–5
- Success Academy Bloomington Elem · K–5
Brooklyn Center2
Cologne2
- Cologne Academy · K–8
- Cologne Academy Online · K–8 · Virtual
Crosslake2
- Crosslake Community K-5 Online · K–5 · Virtual
- Crosslake Community Seat Based · K–8
Edina2
- Agamim Classical Academy · K–8
- International Spanish Language Acad · Pre-K–5
Faribault2
- Cannon River STEM School · K–8
- Surad Academy · K–6
Inver Grove Heights2
Isanti2
Marine on St Croix2
White Bear Lake2
- Level Up Academy · K–5
- Level Up K-5 Virtual Academy · K–5 · Virtual
Winona2
- Bluffview Montessori · K–8
- Riverway Learning Community Charter · Pre-K–6
Apple Valley1
- FIT Academy · K–5
Brainerd1
- Discovery Woods · Pre-K–6
Champlin1
- Modern Montessori Charter School · Pre-K–8
Chaska1
Crystal1
- Beacon Academy · K–8
East Bethel1
Echo1
- E.C.H.O. Elementary · K–6
Farmington1
Golden Valley1
- Notre Ecole Academy · K–5
Grand Marais1
- Great Expectations · K–8
Grand Portage1
Ham Lake1
- Davinci Academy · K–8
Houston1
- Ridgeway Community School · Pre-K–5
Hutchinson1
- New Discoveries Montessori Academy · Pre-K–8
La Crescent1
Little Canada1
- AFSA Elementary · Pre-K–6
Maplewood1
- Sejong Academy Lower School · Pre-K–5
Monticello1
- Swan River Montessori Charter Sch · Pre-K–6
Naytahwaush1
Nerstrand1
- Nerstrand Charter School · K–5
New Brighton1
- Global Academy · K–8
New Hope1
- Escuela Exitos · K–8
North Branch1
Northfield1
Park Rapids1
Ramsey1
- PACT Charter Elementary · K–5
Red Lake1
- Endazhi-Nitaawiging · K–7
Red Wing1
- Creekstone Montessori · Pre-K–8
Rollingstone1
Roseville1
- MN Virtual Elementary School · K–5 · Virtual
Savage1
- Aspen Academy · K–8
Shakopee1
Shoreview1
- Oak Hill Montessori Community · Pre-K–8
Starbuck1
- Glacial Hills Elementary · Pre-K–6
Tofte1
Waseca1
- TEAM Academy · K–6
About this Minnesota elementary school list
Schools are included when their reported grade span overlaps K–5, so a K–8 or K–12 school can appear on more than one grade-level list. This factual list does not rank school quality or show current seat availability. Confirm grades, programs, and admissions directly with each school.
Charter elementary schools in Minnesota: common questions
How many charter elementary schools are in Minnesota?
The 2024–25 federal data lists 172 open public charter schools in Minnesota offering at least one grade from K–5, located in 68 cities.
How do I find charter elementary schools near me in Minnesota?
Browse the city groups on this page, or use the school search with your location, city, or ZIP code and the elementary grade-level filter.
Are charter elementary schools in Minnesota free?
Charter schools are public schools, so they do not charge tuition for public K–12 grades. Some schools may charge fees for items such as uniforms, activities, or before- and after-school care, so confirm costs with each school.
Are there online charter elementary schools in Minnesota?
Federal records identify 9 virtual or virtual-with-in-person-options charter schools offering elementary grades in Minnesota. Confirm current formats and enrollment eligibility with each school.
Does this page rank the best charter elementary schools in Minnesota?
No. This directory does not rank schools or accept paid placement. Compare the reported facts, then confirm programs, admissions, and current performance information directly with each school.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.