Minnehaha Academy

Founded in 1913 with the mission of “integrating Christian faith and learning,” Minnehaha provides an academic component with rigorous courses and creative learning opportunities, but more importantly, provides a classroom experience that values freedom of discussion and academic achievement.

At Minnehaha Academy, for over a century, we’ve emphasized rigorous academics and Christian values, believing that God calls us to excellence. We strive to honor the tradition of who we are and assume the posture that we will never “arrive,” as we continue to enroll new generations of students who are uniquely gifted for a rapidly changing world.

We are proud of our class offerings, programs and extracurricular activities. But it’s humbling to regularly hear stories about the impact of our teachers and administrators on students long after they’ve graduated from our school. One student recounted through tears how, after a rough fall semester, he was encouraged and supported by students and teachers, which pulled him through and left an indelible impression that still exists today. That student only attended Minnehaha Academy for his senior year. Whether you’re a lifer – from preschool through high school – or you’ve attended for a year, there’s a genuineness in our community that resonates and sticks with our students. We don’t just say that we’re a community that cares, we really are a community that cares.

At Minnehaha Academy, our Christian distinctive is real, not a facade. It’s not about forcing a Bible verse into every lesson plan. It’s integrating faith into every relationship, between teachers and students, administrators and parents, and demonstrating faith by showing one another grace and mercy, even in situations of discipline or disagreement. It’s about connecting subject matter to what God cares about and it’s about creating a safe place for students to ask hard questions about Christian faith. It’s a living and moving faith that is ever-present.

As parents, we desire for our students to be prepared for whatever is next, and we want to place them in a nurturing environment where they can discover, explore and develop their gifts, inside and outside the classroom. We seek to support the whole child so they’ll reach their utmost potential to impact communities locally and globally. We hope that you will visit our campuses to gain a sense of our loving community and our enthusiasm for quality education.

There is no other school quite like Minnehaha Academy, a top-ranked college prep school located in the heart of the Twin Cities. From the moment you arrive on campus you are part of a welcoming community that values academics, personal passions, and faith.

We encourage students to explore their gifts and talents as we support their development to become next generation thought leaders and change makers. Students thrive in a culture where learning is cool and curiosity and critical thinking are valued by faculty and peers.

Minnehaha graduates are well-prepared to succeed in college and careers. They have the skills and confidence to excel. Our alums are change makers in an ever changing world. They are leaders and forward thinkers in their fields–music, medicine, law, policies, science, academics, and business–to name just a few. Minnehaha Academy seeks to have a student body that reflects the diversity of the Twin Cities. With members from different ethnic, socio-economic and religious backgrounds, Minnehaha Academy is guided by the school’s belief in and commitment to “the equality of all persons before God.”

Upper School, Mendota Campus (9-12)
Address: 1345 Mendota Heights Road, Minnesota
City: Mendota Heights
Postal Code: 55120
Phone: +1 612 7298321