School Choice Options In Minnesota

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.

You can discover more information about the school choice options available for your family by reading our Minnesota School Choice Roadmap.

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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.

National School Choice Week 2023, happening January 22-28, 2023, will include 388 educational events and activities in Minnesota planned by schools, homeschool organizations, parent groups, and educators.

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Minnesota Updates

  • January 13, 2023

    New Survey: America’s Families are Rethinking K-12 Education

    Resources

    K-12 education in America is experiencing a once-in-a-generation transformation, as tens of…

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  • January 13, 2023

    2023 National School Choice Week Flagship Event Round-Up

    In The News

    Here is the official list of National School Choice Week 2023 state events. These events are hosted…

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  • January 11, 2023

    America’s Governors Proclaim “School Choice Week”

    In The News

    In a remarkable show of support, the following governors have officially proclaimed School Choice…

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  • January 9, 2023

    School Fairs During National School Choice Week 2023

    In The News

    Whether you are choosing your child’s first school, or whether you want to find a new or…

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  • December 9, 2022

    Landmarks Across America Shine for School Choice Week 2023!

    In The News

    Soon, from Alaska to New York, America will light up in yellow and red to raise awareness about…

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  • October 29, 2022

    Minnesota School Choice Roadmap

    How It Works

    Choosing a school? You’ve got options. 
    If you’re wondering about school choice in Minnesota,…

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  • March 10, 2020

    Learning is your child’s full-time job

    Happiness Blog

     
    Curriculum and class size at Cologne Academy help teachers provide “Goldilocks style”…

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  • March 10, 2020

    5 Questions for Lynn Peterson, Executive Director at Cologne Academy

    Happiness Blog

     
    Executive Director Lynn Peterson shares how Cologne Academy’s charter focuses on core…

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