For the 2025 school year, there are 104 charter public high schools serving 21,814 students in Minnesota.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public high schools in Minnesota are Nova Classical Academy Upper School, St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper and Math And Science Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minnesota charter public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minnesota charter public high school have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nova Classical Academy Upper School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Charter Public High Schools in Minnesota (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nova Classical Academy Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1455 Victoria Way
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Grades: 6-12
| 535 students
Rank: #22.
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4260 Stagecoach Tr N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5970
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5970
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
Rank: #33.
Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8430 Woodbury Crossing
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 578-7507
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 578-7507
Grades: 6-12
| 663 students
Rank: #44.
Parnassus Prep School-rhetoric
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11201 96th Ave N
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 496-1416
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 496-1416
Grades: 9-12
| 254 students
Rank: #55.
Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11111 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 746-7760
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 746-7760
Grades: 6-12
| 714 students
Rank: #66.
Harbor City International Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
332 W Michigan Street Ste 300
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 722-7574
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 722-7574
Grades: 9-12
| 205 students
Rank: #77.
Spectrum High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17796 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 450-9845
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 450-9845
Grades: 9-12
| 484 students
Rank: #88.
Kaleidoscope Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7525 Kalland Ave Ne
Albertville, MN 55301
(763) 428-1890
Albertville, MN 55301
(763) 428-1890
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Rank: #99.
Great River School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1326 Energy Park Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 305-2780
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 305-2780
Grades: 7-12
| 401 students
Rank: #1010.
Arcadia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1719 Cannon Rd
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8806
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8806
Grades: 6-12
| 100 students
Rank: #1111.
Pact Charter Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7729 161st Ave Nw
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 712-4200
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 712-4200
Grades: 6-12
| 576 students
Rank: #1212.
St. Paul Conservatory Performing Art
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16 W 5th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 290-2225
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 290-2225
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Rank: #1313.
Avalon School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Glendale St
Saint Paul, MN 55114
(651) 649-5495
Saint Paul, MN 55114
(651) 649-5495
Grades: 9-12
| 176 students
Rank: #1414.
Face To Face Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1165 Arcade St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 772-5544
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 772-5544
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Cva Fusion High School (9-12)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3810 East 56th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(651) 523-7170
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(651) 523-7170
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Kalon Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1877 Aga Drive, Suite 220
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 460-8881
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 460-8881
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
Rank: #1717.
Watershed High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6541 16th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 871-4363
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 871-4363
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
Rank: #1818.
Pim Arts High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7255 Flying Cloud Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 224-1340
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 224-1340
Grades: 9-12
| 378 students
Rank: #19 - 2419. - 24.
Augsburg Fairview Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2504 Columbus Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 333-1614
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 333-1614
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
Rank: #19 - 2419. - 24.
Choice Technical Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
315 South Grove Ave
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 400-4009
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 400-4009
Grades: 7-12
| 44 students
Rank: #19 - 2419. - 24.
El Colegio Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4137 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 728-5728
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 728-5728
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: #19 - 2419. - 24.
Fit Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7200 147th St W
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 847-3798
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 847-3798
Grades: 6-12
| 153 students
Rank: #19 - 2419. - 24.
Sage Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3900 85th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 315-4020
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 315-4020
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Rank: #19 - 2419. - 24.
Voyageurs Expeditionary School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3724 Bemidji Ave N
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3130
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3130
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Rank: #2525.
Rosa Parks Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2450 Marion Road Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 282-3325
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 282-3325
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Rank: #2626.
Lila Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19850 Fenway Avenue N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-8989
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-8989
Grades: 6-12
| 572 students
Rank: #2727.
North Lakes Academy Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
308 15th St Sw
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2688
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2688
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
Rank: #2828.
Edvisions Off Campus School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Main St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 248-3101
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 248-3101
Grades: 7-12
| 114 students
Rank: #2929.
Upper Mississippi High Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19 E Exchange St.
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 528-8091
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 528-8091
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: #3030.
Hmong College Prep Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Brewster St
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 209-8002
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 209-8002
Grades: 9-12
| 811 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Jennings Experiential High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2455 University Ave West
Saint Paul, MN 55114
(651) 649-5403
Saint Paul, MN 55114
(651) 649-5403
Grades: 7-12
| 47 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Unity Campus
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2507 Fremont Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 588-1449
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 588-1449
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: #3333.
Hga Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1471 Brewster Street
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 369-7555
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 369-7555
Grades: 8-12
| 401 students
Rank: #3434.
E.c.h.o. Secondary
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Rocket Ave
Echo, MN 56237
(507) 925-4143
Echo, MN 56237
(507) 925-4143
Grades: 7-12
| 30 students
Rank: #3535.
Afsa High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Vadnais Blvd
Saint Paul, MN 55127
(651) 209-3910
Saint Paul, MN 55127
(651) 209-3910
Grades: 7-12
| 255 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public high schools in Minnesota?
The top ranked charter public high schools in Minnesota include Nova Classical Academy Upper School, St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper and Math And Science Academy.
How many charter public high schools are located in Minnesota?
104 charter public high schools are located in Minnesota.
What is the racial composition of students in Minnesota?
Minnesota charter public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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