For the 2026 school year, there are 11 online public schools serving 5,619 students in Minnesota.
Minnesota online public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Learn more about how online public schools and online high schools work.
Best Online Public Schools in Minnesota (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Online728 High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Edvisions Off Campus School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Main St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 248-3101
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 248-3101
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lakeville Online Academy-high
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17630 Juniper Path, Ste A
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2023
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2023
Gr: 9-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Minnesota Virtual Academy High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 742-9843
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 742-9843
Gr: 9-12 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Secondary Virtual School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1353 W Highway 10
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 433-4000
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 433-4000
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Saints Online High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Minnesota Online High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2314 University Ave W Ste 10
Saint Paul, MN 55114
(800) 764-8166
Saint Paul, MN 55114
(800) 764-8166
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Princeton Online Mn
(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
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12
Charter School
(Math: 13% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 3,536 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Insight School Of Minnesota
(Math: ≤10% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1111.
Cva Pascal Middle & High 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
Gr: 6-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public schools are offered in Minnesota?
11 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 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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