Academics
Exceptional Academics. Distinctively Christian.
Where academic excellence and faith formation grow students in wisdom and stature.
At Minnehaha Academy, your child will be challenged academically and nurtured spiritually. Our expert teachers provide hands-on, engaging learning experiences that spark curiosity and build critical thinking skills—while intentionally weaving Christian values into every subject. A Minnehaha education is an education that grows both intellect and character, preparing students to lead with wisdom, knowledge, and confidence.
Academic excellence is best experienced in person.
Visit our classrooms, meet our teachers, and see how students are challenged, supported, and inspired at every stage.
Our children...have absolutely received an outstanding education, which has translated into successful college years as well. It's a fabulous place for students to reach their potential. -Parent
See how your child will be challenged and supported.
The best way to understand Minnehaha's academic experience is to see it firsthand - talk with teachers, observe classrooms, and experience the learning environment.
Academic Excellence from Preschool to Graduation
Academic Discovery Begins
In our nurturing, play-based preschool environment, your child will be encouraged to wonder, explore, and create. Through hands-on activities, stories, and creative play, they will build foundational skills in language, math, and social-emotional growth—while discovering the joy of learning and the love of God.
Explore Preschool
(Age 3-4)
Building Strong Foundations
In Minnehaha’s Lower School, your child will build a strong academic foundation through hands-on, engaging learning experiences guided by expert teachers. They'll have access to exceptional specialist classes and co-curricular opportunities, all while growing and learning in faith-based community.
Explore Elementary School
(K-Grade 5)
Equipping Critical Thinkers
In Middle School, students grow into confident, capable learners through a challenging, Christ-centered academic experience. With a strong focus on inquiry, collaboration, and character formation, students gain the skills—and the courage—to ask big questions, take on responsibility, and thrive as critical thinkers.
Explore Middle School
(Grades 6-8)
Launching Future-Ready Graduates
In Minnehaha’s Upper School, your child will be challenged to think critically, communicate clearly, and lead with integrity. With AP, Honors, and Dual-Credit courses, a thriving Leadership Institute, and faculty who mentor and model faith, students graduate ready for college—and equipped to make a meaningful impact on the world.
Explore High School
(Grades 9-12)
Distinctively Christian
Learning that Forms the Whole Student
At Minnehaha, faith and learning are inseparable. In every subject and at every grade level, students explore academic content led by faith-filled teachers. Our faculty model Christian values and guide students in asking meaningful questions about the world and their place in it. From social studies to science, your child will discover how God’s hand is present in all areas of knowledge—and how they were made in the image of God with inherent honor and dignity.
As you explore academic options, it’s helpful to understand how different schools approach learning and student development. This guide provides information on what to look for in a private school.
I absolutely loved Minnehaha. In addition to top academics, athletics, and arts, the Minnehaha community is caring, nurturing, and unparalleled in private school education. During my time, I was both challenged and supported by my peers, and was given every opportunity and more to succeed. -Alum
Academics FAQs
- Do you have a preschool program?
- Do you have a full-day Kindergarten?
- What extracurricular activities are available?
- Do you have after school child care?
- Do you provide transportation?
Do you have a preschool program?
Do you have a full-day Kindergarten?
What extracurricular activities are available?
Do you have after school child care?
Do you provide transportation?
Start Here. Go Anywhere!
Minnehaha Academy graduates leave prepared for what comes next. They enroll in a wide range of colleges and universities, pursue meaningful careers, and serve their communities as leaders, thinkers, and people of character.
Ready to explore Minnehaha for your family?
Our admission team will walk with you through every step as you explore academics, community, and fit.
How Can We Help You Today?
An education that shapes the hands, heads, and hearts of the next generation starts here. Discover how a your child will thrive in our caring community that is rooted in faith.