My son attends this school and is absolutely thriving here. The community is close-knit, relaxed,…read moreand engaged. The teachers are engaged, caring, and deeply committed to each and every child. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

I have two children at MN Waldorf school and have found it to be a wonderful experience for them…read more The focus on outdoor play and cross-disciplinary learning is wonderful. The focus on love of learning and having confidence in yourself and your ability to solve problems sets children up for success in today's world.

We have been at "Vis since 6th grade, my daughter is a current Junior. I cannot say enough positive…read morethings about this all girls (grades 6-12 is now all girls... grades Pre-K-5 are Co-ed) school: welcoming environment, teachers that are among some of the best I have ever met, that constantly go above and beyond to support our girls, top-notch academics with a strong focus on STEAM as well as the Humanities, award-winning theater, gorgeous campus, awesome college counselling... I could go on and on.

Where do I even start? I went here k-9. You take multiple tests to be even considered admission…read more The education is great but the environment is more toxic than a nuclear power plant. Your kids aren't blonde haired, blue eyed, very skinny, and rich they will be brutally bullied and if your family doesn't have money the school will do nothing about it and brush it off. Lunches are free, but if your kid is in middle or high school and dares eat the main dish instead of getting a salad they will be looked down upon by their peers. There's a huge eating disorder culture here - the school store doesn't sell uniforms above an adult medium. If your family happens not to be white or white passing, you will be outcast and treated different. If you don't have a boatload of money and are on scholarship - you will be treated differently. Report any bullying or abuse from other students and they will sweep it under the rug to save face. The religion portion of the education is also extremely dated and extreme - very conservative - in 8th grade your child will watch every 70s abstinence video on the planet and be compared to a wrapped present. They have a pro-life club that actively campaigns at lunch to k-12 students. Class trips start happening in middle school and cost anywhere from $2000-20,000 and are anywhere from Chicago to China. Don't get me wrong, the education is spectacular and your student will be 2-3 grade levels ahead of public school students but if you don't fit the mold their mental health will suffer. The harsh reality is that there is a specific look and cadence to the type of student that fits in and is most welcomed here.

"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin…read more A school and a staff committed to closing the achievement gap for students whom the system would normally toss a side. Lighthouse academy, an open-enrollment, college-preparatory charter school provides students with the assistance, training and resources needed to better prepare themselves for the next phase of their lives. And in the end setting the module for a better public education system for the youth in my opinion. The diversity of not just the students but the staff at this school is phenomenal. With open enrollment, students are given tests in English and Math to pool them with other students at their level of development. Utilizing an extended day of schedule, the staff get to work by understanding each youth's own set of circumstances beyond the classroom and than vigorously setting them on the path to get the best of themselves out of themselves. The next Emily Dickinson of our generation may or may not come from this school, but the commitment for learning shown by the staff and students alike is the "peculiar bent of the genius of each" that Plato once spoke of. This should be celebrated! Volunteers are always needed!

This is an amazing school with a diverse student population and an incredibly dedicated faculty and…read morestaff. I live near the school and have had numerous positive interactions with the children and teachers at Sullivan. Their presence in the area provides the atmosphere of joy and wonder that only a vibrant school community can bring to a neighborhood.

Probably one of the worst schools in Minneapolis. All you'll hear is people cussing/yelling at each…read moreother and rap music playing. Teachers here don't know how to teach, more than half their students are failing all their classes. Test scores here are lower than the lowest. If you ask me, 90% of the students here seem like they couldn't care less about their education.

My kids went to school here until 6th grade. Amazing teachers, rigorous academics, excellent…read moreencouragement and awards with VIP recognition. Great programs like having a "secret reader" come read to the kids (usually their parent of grandparent) very community driven and taught my kids to study! Highly recommend for anyone searching for a great school for their kid

Fantastic school. Quality education and teachers that care about the students and their progress.read more

I attended Concordia Academy till the end of sophomore year. This is truly a Christ centered school…read morewhere the students are there real focus. I ended up leaving to pursue a full time PSEO with an early entry into a nursing program opportunity, but I genuinely miss the people, staff, and environment. I was involved in football management, tech, and more and loved helping out. Side note. I am still a full time PSEO student (this is my first and last year of PSEO as I am graduating high school as a junior in 2026) but this school was genuinely more challenging (in a good way) than my college classes are. Thanks CA! Go Beacons!!

I have been attending Concordia Academy for 8 years. love how private this school is. Nobody knows…read moreme except the few fellas who are in my classes. Lunches have been good except for recently. The prices went up and the pizzas are hard to get out of the trays. Because of this...I have not eaten. :( Overall pretty good school would reccomend

Minnehaha Academy is a traditional college preparatory school that offers pre-K to grade 12…read moreeducation. MA has two beautiful campuses on the bluffs of the Mississippi River with spacious grounds, with about 12 acres each. MA, like many east coast prep schools, was founded by Protestants from Europe. Opening in 1913, the school is affiliated with the Covenant Church (a historic branch the Lutheran Church that is now a separate denomination). MA has a strong commitment to faith with weekly chapel services and taking a traditional approach to teaching religion by having specific religious classes and bringing the topic of religion into other classes as well. This is done with other subjects as well, since many of the humanities and sciences overlap--for example you could have a discussion in history class about science or literature; in this way the student is able to understand the whole story from multiple angles and gain a deeper understanding of the world. The schools commitment to academics is extraordinary, boasting one of the best AP programs in the state, and if the class doesn't have an AP test then the school offers alternatives such as the College in the Schools program where students take a class from the University of Minnesota from one of their teachers and earn college credit. The school has also partnered with various scientific institutions to send a project to the International Space Station each year, joining only two other high schools in the nation that have this honor. The language department is also very excellent offering French, Latin, Spanish and Chinese; all of which start out at high school levels (open to middle school students) and go through college levels. The teachers are highly educated and care very deeply about the students and for many, remain mentors throughout their time at the Academy and their future. Most of the teachers hold masters or doctorate degrees in their area of study. The community of students is kind and caring for each other, and many long lasting friendships are formed. The school also has excellent food and offers breakfast and lunch. MA has a head and sous chef who create healthy and delicious meals and snacks for the students. Breakfast generally has cereal, scones, sandwiches, eggs, pancakes, bacon, et cetera. Lunch offers a salad bar, made to order options, homemade soups and various options including fresh carved pork, turkey, pastas and chicken. The chefs are friendly and take student suggestions seriously and work hard to make the best food possible. The school is also very devoted to the arts and has a entire fine arts center that includes a woodshop, dark room, art room, pottery studio, band room, orchestra room, private practice rooms, art gallery, scene shop, costume shop, concert hall/theater. The school features several performance ensembles including a Concert Band, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, String Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, Men's Choir, Women's Chorale, Concert Choir and Madrigal singers. Each ensemble has earned top marks at state. The Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Concert Choir go on tour, alternating year to year. The tour locations have included: Prague, Slovakia, Salzburg, Sweden, Italy, Germany, Washington D.C., Chicago among other locations. In the year the ensembles are on break from the tour, they put on variety shows: the bands perform the pops concert and the choirs perform a medieval dinner. The school puts on three plays: musical, play and student run show; each has one various state and sometimes national awards. The school also has top notch athletic facilities including separate soccer and football fields, a full size ice arena, two full size gyms, wrestling room and a weight room. MA's athletic teams have won a combined 4 state championships in the past decade alone and provide very supportive C, JV, and Varsity teams. The school also has many organizations and academic teams. The Debate team, which I captained during my time is one of the state's best, being the only school to have a pair of debaters go to the varsity finals back to back (my partner and I), bringing home a state championship and a 2nd place trophy. The school also offers clubs centering around the environment, music, literature, journalism and writing. The school newspaper and yearbook have won various national awards for journalism, photography, layout, overall achievement, etc. MA really helps students achieve and builds a strong foundation for college through curriculum, advanced academics, supportive staff, and graduation requirements that are similar to most colleges. Many of the students attend private 4 year institutions including St. Olaf, Carlton, Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Boston College, Vanderbilt, University of Chicago, Northwestern and more. Minnehaha Academy has nurtured the minds of some of Minnesota's best students. MA goes farther than the other prep schools in Minnesota: it truly is the place where youth meet truth.

I have had issues with the staff changing my kid more than once a day. It got better for about a…read moremonth after I complained, but there was no follow-up with me and then it happened again. They lied on the daily sheet about how often they changed him, and since I cloth diaper I know how many times he is changed. If they are lying on my sheet, I'm sure they are lying on other kids sheets as well. The staff is nice enough to talk to, but I have no trust in the quality of care my child is receiving.

With personalized care and learning experiences for all the children, you can feel confident your…read morechild is getting the guidance they need while they grow into young boys and girls. The music class they offer especially gets our son excited to come to school! We love everything they've done with him and can't wait for him to have more adventures here.