For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 online public schools serving 5,033 students in Minnesota.
Minnesota online public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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Best Online Public Schools in Minnesota (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edvisions Off Campus School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Main St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 248-3101
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 248-3101
Grades: 7-12
| 112 students
Rank: #22.
Online728 High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11500 193rd Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Rank: #33.
Link12 Lakeville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17630 Juniper Path Suite A
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2000
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Rank: #44.
Minnesota Virtual Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: 9-12
| 814 students
Rank: #55.
Secondary Virtual School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1353 West Highway 10
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 433-4000
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 433-4000
Grades: 6-12
| 232 students
Rank: #66.
Saints Online High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4111 Ambassador Blvd Nw
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7152
Saint Francis, MN 55070
(763) 753-7152
Grades: 9-12
| 111 students
Rank: #77.
Minnesota Online High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2314 University Ave W Ste 10
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(800) 764-8166
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(800) 764-8166
Grades: 9-12
| 223 students
Rank: #88.
Princeton Online Mn
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
807 8th Ave S
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6069
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6069
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #99.
Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Energy Lane Suite 230
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(800) 382-6010
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(800) 382-6010
Grades: 7-12
| 2,889 students
Rank: #1010.
Insight School Of Minnesota
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5910 Shingle Creek Pkwy
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 560-1905
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 560-1905
Grades: 6-12
| 366 students
Rank: #1111.
Cva Pascal Middle & High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3810 East 56th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(651) 523-7170
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(651) 523-7170
Grades: 6-12
| 67 students
Rank: n/an/a
2051 Killebrew Drive Suite 500
Minneapolis, MN 55425
(651) 642-0888
Minneapolis, MN 55425
(651) 642-0888
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
180 East 5th Street, Suite M10
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(763) 260-4133
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(763) 260-4133
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public schools are offered in Minnesota?
13 online public schools are available for Minnesota students.
What is the racial composition of online public schools students in Minnesota?
Minnesota online public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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