Top 10 Best Minnesota Charter Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 93 charter public high schools serving 19,917 students in Minnesota.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public high schools in Minnesota are St. Croix Preparatory Upper, Nova Classical Upper School 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 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minnesota charter public high school have a Graduation Rate of 66%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hmong College Prep High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Charter Public High Schools in Minnesota (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Croix Preparatory Upper
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4260 Stagecoach Tr N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5970
Grades: 9-12
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
Nova Classical Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1455 Victoria Way
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Grades: 6-12
| 508 students
Rank: #33.
Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8430 Woodbury Crossing
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 578-7507
Grades: 6-12
| 553 students
Rank: #44.
Eagle Ridge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11111 Bren Road W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 746-7760
Grades: 6-12
| 594 students
Rank: #55.
Kaleidoscope Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7525 Kalland Ave Ne
Albertville, MN 55301
(763) 428-1890
Grades: 9-12
| 111 students
Rank: #66.
Parnassus Prep School-rhetoric
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11201 96th Ave N
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 496-1416
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
Rank: #77.
Spectrum High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17796 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 450-9845
Grades: 9-12
| 441 students
Rank: #88.
Edvisions Off Campus School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 Main St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 248-3101
Grades: 7-12
| 109 students
Rank: #99.
Harbor City International Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
332 W Michigan Street Ste 300
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 722-7574
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
Rank: #1010.
St Paul Conservatory Performing Art
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16 W 5th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 290-2225
Grades: 9-12
| 438 students
Rank: #1111.
Arcadia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1719 Cannon Rd
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8806
Grades: 6-12
| 127 students
Rank: #1212.
Pact Charter Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7250 E Ramsey Pkwy
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 712-4200
Grades: 7-12
| 334 students
Rank: #1313.
Great River School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1326 Energy Park Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 305-2780
Grades: 7-12
| 407 students
Rank: #1414.
Lakes Intl Language Acad-headwaters
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19850 Fenway Avenue N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-8989
Grades: 6-12
| 574 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Cva Fusion High School (9-12)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
768 Hamline Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 523-7170
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Face To Face Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1165 Arcade St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 772-5544
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Kalon Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1877 Aga Drive, Suite 220
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 460-8881
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Rank: #1818.
North Lakes Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
308 15th St Sw
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2688
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
Rank: #1919.
Avalon School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 Glendale St
Saint Paul, MN 55114
(651) 649-5495
Grades: 9-12
| 175 students
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Academic Arts High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
60 E Marie Ave Ste #220
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 457-7427
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Choice Technical Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
315 South Grove Ave
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 400-4009
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
El Colegio Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4137 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 728-5728
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Fit High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7200 147th Street West
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 847-3798
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
River's Edge Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
188 Plato Blvd W
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 234-0150
Grades: 9-12
| 69 students
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Sage Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3900 85th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 315-4020
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Voyageurs Expeditionary School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3724 Bemidji Ave N
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3130
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Rank: #2727.
Watershed High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6541 16th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 871-4363
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Rank: #2828.
Rosa Parks Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2450 Marion Road Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 282-3325
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Rank: #2929.
Jane Goodall Environmental Sciences
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8008 83rd Street Nw
Maple Lake, MN 55358
(952) 852-0129
Grades: 6-12
| 117 students
Rank: #3030.
Pim Arts High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7255 Flying Cloud Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 224-1340
Grades: 9-12
| 379 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Treknorth High School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Pine Ridge Avenue Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-1888
Grades: 9-12
| 138 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Upper Mississippi High Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
19 E Exchange St.
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 528-8091
Grades: 9-12
| 150 students
Rank: #3333.
Hmong College Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1515 Brewster St
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 209-8002
Grades: 9-12
| 695 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Jennings Experiential High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2455 University Ave West
Saint Paul, MN 55114
(651) 649-5403
Grades: 7-12
| 62 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Unity Campus
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2507 Fremont Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 588-1449
Grades: 9-12
| 105 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 St. Croix Preparatory Upper, Nova Classical Upper School and Math And Science Academy.
How many charter public high schools are located in Minnesota?
93 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 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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