There are a variety of school choice options available for many of the 1.2 million children living in Minnesota. Families in Minnesota can choose from traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online academies, and homeschooling. Download the interactive state guide.
If you’re a parent looking for school choice options for your child head to our Minnesota State Guide.
National School Choice Week (NSCW) informs, inspires, and empowers parents to discover the K-12 education options available for their children, including traditional public, charter, magnet, online, private, and home schooling.
Every January, tens of thousands of schools, organizations, and individuals plan unique events and activities to shine a positive spotlight on effective education options in their communities.
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Events
Proclamation
All-Star Events
Agape Child Development Center – All Star 2025
Jan 29
Open to Public: No
Agape Child Development Center
Minneapolis
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Agape Child Development Center will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) with a spirit week. Our themes will include Yellow Day, a poster-making session, a decorating contest, a puppet show, an art contest, and a student-led dance and TikTok performance for the school.
Art and Science Academy – All Star 2025
Jan 31
Open to Public: Yes
Art and Science Academy
Isanti
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Art and Science Academy will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) with a spirit week and an open house.
Athlos Academy of St Cloud – All Star 2025
Jan 27
Open to Public: No
Athlos Academy of St Cloud
St Cloud
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Athlos Academy of St. Cloud will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) with classroom activities highlighting educational options.
Blue Earth Area School District – All Star 2025
Jan 29
Open to Public: Yes
Blue Earth Area School District 2860
Blue Earth
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Blue Earth Area School District 2860 will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) with a poster contest across all grades.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy – All Star 2025
Jan 27
Open to Public: No
Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy
New Hope
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Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy (HTLA) will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) by sharing what we love about our school. We will create a video of our students sharing what they love about HTLA and share it on our social media pages. This will help us promote our school’s special features with our families and community through our students’ perspectives.
Immanuel Lutheran School – All Star 2025
Jan 26
Open to Public: Yes
Immanuel Lutheran School
Mankato
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Immanuel Lutheran School will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) with a social media advertising campaign.
KinderCare Learning Center – All Star 2025
Jan 27
Open to Public: No
Hanson Boulevard Kindercare
Coon Rapids
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Hanson Boulevard KinderCare will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) with classroom activities and games in our kid-centric spaces. We will also offer a virtual tour.
Lighthouse Learning Homeschool Collaborative – All Star 2025
Jan 27
Open to Public: No
Lighthouse Learning Homeschool Collaborative
Morris
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Lighthouse Learning Homeschool Collaborative will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) at our homeschool cooperative with a variety of activities. Our celebration will include spirit week dress-up days, games, special events throughout the week, and performing the School Choice dance to share on social media. We will also dedicate time to reflect on the importance of school choice in our community.
Lionsgate Academy – All Star 2025
Jan 29
Open to Public: No
Lionsgate Academy – Shoreview
Shoreview
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Lionsgate Academy will use resources provided to promote and celebrate our school during National School Choice Week (NSCW). Our classroom activities will focus on community and partnerships.
Mary T. Wellcome Child Development Center – All Star 2025
Jan 31
Open to Public: Yes
Mary T. Wellcome Child Development Center
Minneapolis
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Mary T. Wellcome Center will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) with a spirit week.
Most Holy Redeemer Catholic School – All Star 2025
Jan 27
Open to Public: No
Most Holy Redeemer Catholic School
Montgomery
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Most Holy Redeemer Catholic School will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) and Catholic Schools Week with a focus on the saints. Students can dress up as their chosen saint. The students and staff can dress in PJs in honor of St. Dymphna, the patron saint of sleep and insomnia. Students will play saints bingo with prizes and conclude our celebration with popcorn and a movie.
New Heights School – All Star 2025
Jan 26
Open to Public: No
New Heights School Inc – Elementary
Stillwater
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New Heights School will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) by sharing social media updates of classroom activities and distributing NSCW materials to participating students.
New Heights School – All Star 2025
Jan 26
Open to Public: No
New Heights School Inc – Middle
Stillwater
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New Heights School will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) by sharing social media updates of classroom activities and distributing NSCW materials to participating students.
New Heights School – All Star 2025
Jan 26
Open to Public: No
New Heights School Inc – High
Stillwater
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New Heights School will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) by sharing social media updates of classroom activities and distributing NSCW materials to participating students.
Peaceful Heights Montessori – All Star 2025
Jan 13
Open to Public: No
Peaceful Heights Montessori
West Saint Paul
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Peaceful Heights Montessori will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) with school tours at reserved times.
Phoenix Academy of Art and Science – All Star 2025
Jan 13
Open to Public: No
Phoenix Academy of Art and Science
North Branch
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Phoenix Academy of Art and Science will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) with school spirit all month. Students who demonstrate good behavior will receive tickets. When students collect a certain number of tickets, they will earn a dress-up/free dress day and a chance to win a scarf.
Pine Harbor Christian Academy – All Star 2025
Jan 27
Open to Public: No
Pine Harbor Christian Academy
Hastings
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Pine Harbor Christian Academy will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) with a spirit week featuring daily dress-up themes, concluding with a pep fest on Friday, January 31st.
Pioneers Academy – All Star 2025
Jan 15
Open to Public: No
Pioneers Academy
Minneapolis
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Pioneers Academy will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) with in-class activities throughout the week.
Prairie Hill Montessori – All Star 2025
Jan 15
Open to Public: Yes
Prairie Hill Montessori
Zimmerman
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Prairie Hill Montessori will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) with a community enrollment open house.
St Annes Academy – All Star 2025
Jan 27
Open to Public: No
St Annes Academy
White Bear Lake
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St. Anne’s Academy will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) with an in-class poster competition where students showcase why they love their school. We’ll also host an ice skating afternoon where students will wear their NSCW scarves. It’s wonderful to see our students’ creativity and appreciation for their school!
St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School – All Star 2025
Jan 31
Open to Public: Yes
St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School
Hastings
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School will celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW) with our Annual Basketball Tournament.
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