Charter Middle Schools in Minnesota
Minnesota has 190 public charter schools offering middle school grades (6–8) in the 2024–25 federal data, located in 69 cities.
- Charter middle schools
- 190
- Students at these schools
- 46,428
- Median students per teacher
- 13.8
- Virtual schools
- 14
2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 190 of 190 schools; student–teacher ratios for 170; format for 190. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.
Charter middle schools in Minnesota by city
Saint Paul37
- Academia Cesar Chavez Middle School · 6–8
- Achieve Language Academy · Pre-K–8
- Avalon Middle School · 6–8
- Career Pathways · 6–12
- Community of Peace Academy Middle · 5–8
- Community School of Excellence - MS · 5–8
- Cornerstone Montessori Elementary · K–6
- Cse - Oll 6-8 · 6–8
- Great River Elementary School · 1–6
- Great River School · 7–12
- HGA Junior High · 6–7
- HGA Secondary · 8–12
- Hmong College Prep Academy MS · 6–8
- HOPE Community Academy Middle · 6–8
- Jennings Community School · 7–12
- Jennings Online Program · 7–12 · Virtual
- 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 7-12 · 7–12 · Virtual
- Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 · K–6 · Virtual
- MMSA Secondary School · 6–12
- NCS Online Program · 6–12 · Virtual
- New Century School Secondary · 6–12
- Nova Classical Academy Upper School · 6–12
- Prodeo Academy St. Paul Middle · 5–7
- Quantum STEAM Academy Middle School · 5–8
- St. Paul City Middle School · 6–8
- St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary · 7–8
- St. Paul School of Northern Lights · K–6
- STEP Academy Charter School · 6–12
- The Journey School · K–6
- The Journey School Middle · 7–8
- Twin Cities Academy · 6–12
- Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr · K–8
- Urban Academy · Pre-K–8
Minneapolis32
- Aim Academy of Science & Technology · 6–12
- Aurora Middle School · 5–8
- Banaadir Academy · 6–12
- Bdote Learning Center · K–8
- Best Academy · K–8
- CVA Fusion Middle School (6-8) · 6–8
- CVA PASCAL Middle & High School · 6–12 · Virtual
- Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm · 2–8
- Hennepin Schools Upper Campus · 5–8
- Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop · 5–8
- KIPP North Star Academy · 5–8
- Loveworks Academy for Arts · K–8
- Metro 2 Online · 6–12 · Virtual
- Metro College Prep · 6–12
- Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem · K–6
- MN International Middle Chr School · 6–8
- Mts High School · 7–12
- Mts Pease Academy · 8–12
- New City School · K–8
- Northeast College Prep Charter Scho · K–8
- 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
- Universal Academy Elementary · Pre-K–6
- Universal Academy Middle/High · 7–11
- Venture Academy Middle School · 6–8
- Venture Online · 6–12
- Wakanda Virtual Academy · K–8 · Virtual
- Yinghua Academy · K–8
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
- Noble Academy Middle School · 7–8
- Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy · 6–8
- Twin Lakes STEM Academy · K–7
Forest Lake4
- LILA Upper School · 6–12
- North Lakes Academy 7-12 Campus · 7–12
- North Lakes Academy Elementary · K–6
- Online Learning Program · 6–12
Bloomington3
- Bluesky Charter School · 6–12 · Virtual
- Compass Academy Secondary · 6–7
- Success Academy Bloomington Middle · 6–8
Duluth3
- North Shore Community School · Pre-K–6
- North Star Academy · Pre-K–8
- Raleigh Primary/El Academy · Pre-K–6
Faribault3
- Cannon River STEM School · K–8
- Discovery Public School - Faribault · 6–12
- Surad Academy · K–6
Henderson3
- Edvisions Off Campus School · 7–12 · Virtual
- Minnesota New Country Elementary · K–6
- Minnesota New Country School · 7–12
Shoreview3
- Lionsgate Academy - Lynx Program · 7–12
- Lionsgate Academy - Shoreview · 7–12
- Oak Hill Montessori Community · Pre-K–8
Winona3
- Bluffview Montessori · K–8
- Riverway Learning Community Charter · Pre-K–6
- Riverway Secondary · 7–12
Brooklyn Center2
Cologne2
- Cologne Academy · K–8
- Cologne Academy Online · K–8 · Virtual
Columbia Heights2
- Bultum Academy · Pre-K–8
- Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle · 5–8
Crosslake2
- Crosslake Community 6-12 Online · 6–12 · Virtual
- Crosslake Community Seat Based · K–8
Echo2
- E.C.H.O. Elementary · K–6
- E.C.H.O. Secondary · 7–12
Hutchinson2
- New Century Academy · 6–12
- New Discoveries Montessori Academy · Pre-K–8
Inver Grove Heights2
La Crescent2
Vadnais Heights2
- AFSA High School · 7–12
- Gentry Academy Middle · 5–8
White Bear Lake2
- Level Up Academy Middle School · 6–8
- Level Up Academy Virtual Middle · 6–8 · Virtual
Apple Valley1
- FIT Academy High School · 6–12
Brainerd1
- Discovery Woods · Pre-K–6
Buffalo1
- Terra Nova School · 6–12
Champlin1
- Modern Montessori Charter School · Pre-K–8
Chaska1
Crystal1
- Beacon Academy · K–8
East Bethel1
Edina1
- Agamim Classical Academy · K–8
Farmington1
- GOA School of Logic · 6–8
Grand Marais1
- Great Expectations · K–8
Grand Portage1
Ham Lake1
- Davinci Academy · K–8
Isanti1
Little Canada1
- AFSA Elementary · Pre-K–6
Mankato1
- Kato Public Charter School · 6–12
Maplewood1
- Sejong Academy Upper School · 6–12
Monticello1
- Swan River Montessori Charter Sch · Pre-K–6
Naytahwaush1
New Brighton1
- Global Academy · K–8
New Hope1
- Escuela Exitos · K–8
North Branch1
Northfield1
- Arcadia Charter School · 6–12
Owatonna1
- CHOICE Technical Academy · 7–12
Park Rapids1
Pillager1
Ramsey1
- Pact Charter Secondary · 6–12
Red Lake1
- Endazhi-Nitaawiging · K–7
Red Wing1
- Creekstone Montessori · Pre-K–8
Roseville1
- MN Virtual Secondary School · 6–12 · Virtual
Savage1
- Aspen Academy · K–8
Shakopee1
Starbuck1
- Glacial Hills Elementary · Pre-K–6
Tower1
- Vermilion Country School · 7–12
Warba1
Waseca1
- TEAM Academy · K–6
Willmar1
- DREAM Technical Academy · 7–12
About this Minnesota middle school list
Schools are included when their reported grade span overlaps 6–8, 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 middle schools in Minnesota: common questions
How many charter middle schools are in Minnesota?
The 2024–25 federal data lists 190 open public charter schools in Minnesota offering at least one grade from 6–8, located in 69 cities.
How do I find charter middle 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 middle grade-level filter.
Are charter middle 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 middle schools in Minnesota?
Federal records identify 14 virtual or virtual-with-in-person-options charter schools offering middle school grades in Minnesota. Confirm current formats and enrollment eligibility with each school.
Does this page rank the best charter middle 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.