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Minnehaha Academy #1 Christian School in Minnesota 2026
Rebekah Peterson
Minnehaha Academy #1 Christian School in Minnesota 2026
Minnehaha Academy is thrilled to announce that Niche has ranked Minnehaha Academy the #1 Best Private Christian High School in Minnesota and the #1 Best Private Christian K-12 School in Minnesota.
It is with deep gratitude and joy that I share some exciting news with you: Minnehaha Academy has been named the #1 K–12 Christian School in Minnesota and the #1 Christian High School in Minnesota by Niche.com. Niche.com is a widely used school review and ranking site that combines data with input from parents, students, and alumni to evaluate schools across the country.
This recognition is a reflection of the amazing community that makes Minnehaha such an extraordinary place. It is a testament to our dedicated faculty and staff, the remarkable gifts and talents of our students, and the faithful partnership of families. Together, we are shaping young people who are not only academically prepared but also grounded in faith, character, and service.
While we celebrate this honor, we know that our greatest achievement is not in rankings, but in the lives positively impacted each day by the Christ-centered education your children receive here.
-Rev. Dr. Donna Harris
Top Rankings - State, County, Nation
Statewide, Minnehaha Academy is ranked number one for the following categories:
- #1 Best Private Christian K-12 School in Minnesota
- #1 Best Private Christian High School in Minnesota
Statewide, Minnehaha Academy is ranked top 10 for the following categories:
Countywide, Minnehaha Academy ranks in the top 5 for the following categories:
- #1 Best Christian High School in Hennepin County
- #1 Best Christian K-12 School in Hennepin County
- #3 Best High School for Athletes in Hennepin County
- #3 Best Private High School in Hennepin County
- #3 Best College Prep Private High School in Hennepin County
- #3 Best Private K-12 School in Hennepin County
- #3 Most Diverse Private K-12 School in Hennepin County
- #4 Most Diverse Private High School in Hennepin County
- #5 Best High School for STEM in Hennepin County
Nationally, Minnehaha Academy ranks in the top 50 in the following category:
A+ Rankings
Minnehaha Academy is also rated an A+ School by Niche overall. Minnehaha Academy has earned an A+ in the following categories:
Minnehaha Academy has earned an A in the following categories:
Read about what makes Minnehaha Academy different from other schools.
Niche is a website for researching and ranking K-12 schools in national, state, and local categories using parent and student reviews and data from the U.S. Department of Education. It is used by over 50 million people each year and has more than 100 million ratings and reviews.
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