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#133 of 319 private schools in MN

Top 41% of private schools

Breck School

School

123 OTTAWA AVE N, Minneapolis, MN 55422

Private

Enrollment

1,136

Student-Teacher

11.5:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Minnesota private schools

#133 of 319

In Minneapolis

#10 of 20

public schools

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Breck School

6.6/10

School in Minneapolis · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Breck School

Breck School is a private school in Minneapolis, MN. Breck School serves approximately 1,136 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Breck School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #133 of 319 private schools in MN.

How it compares0.4 pts above MN schools
  • This school 6.6 · Average
  • MN avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

Breck School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Breck School compares to 141 public schools serving similar grades in Minneapolis, MN

Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
This School
vs
16:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
1,136
This School
vs
284
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.6
This School
vs
5.9
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 65.9% vs 0%
Asian 8.3% vs 0%
Black 7.7% vs 0%
Hispanic 2.9% vs 0%
Breck School Minneapolis Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Breck School (this school) 6.6
BRYN MAWR ELEMENTARY 3.8
Anwatin Middle 5.7
HARRISON EDUCATION CENTER 7.2
RIVER BEND EDUCATIONAL CENTER 4.7
KENWOOD ELEMENTARY 7.8
Best Academy 3.9
North High 5.6
PLYMOUTH YOUTH CENTER 4.8
Plymouth Youth Center Extended
BETHUNE ELEMENTARY 5.1
Banaadir Academy 7.3
Banaadir Secondary 3.5
MPS Online K-5 6.1
MPS Online 6-12 5.5
Minneapolis Academy & Career Center 4.8
Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes 2.5
Franklin Middle 5.3
LOVEWORKS ACADEMY FOR ARTS 3.8
Prekindergarten North
SET Academy Middle 4.6

Showing 20 of 141 schools. View all schools in Minneapolis

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MN.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 6.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 6.5 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,162.8
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 9.3 / 10
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Diversity Index 52%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C 2.8 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 1,136
View data sources

Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MN

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 65.9%
Two or More 13.3%
Asian 8.3%
Black 7.7%
Hispanic 2.9%
Native American 1.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

123 OTTAWA AVE N, Minneapolis, MN 55422

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Breck School may also want to explore other schools in the area. MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY (rated 8.0/10, 0.3 miles away, in nearby Golden Valley), which scores notably higher. Another option is AMOS AND CELIA HEILICHER MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH DAY SC (rated 7.8/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH DAY SCHOOL INC. (rated 7.6/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Minneapolis, see our Minneapolis schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.0 mi
School Distance Rating
VirtualEDU ELementary Golden Valley 0.3 mi 4.6
VirtualEDU Secondary Golden Valley 0.3 mi
MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY Golden Valley 0.3 mi 8.0
PERPICH CENTER FOR ARTS EDUCATION Golden Valley 0.8 mi 7.4
ARETE ACADEMY Saint Louis Park 1.1 mi
AMOS AND CELIA HEILICHER MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH DAY SC Minneapolis 1.1 mi 7.8
Notre Ecole Academy Golden Valley 1.1 mi 7.3
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH DAY SCHOOL INC. Minneapolis 1.2 mi 7.6
PEACEFUL VALLEY MONTESSORI ACADEMY Golden Valley 1.0 mi
BENILDE-ST MARGARET'S SCHOOL Saint Louis Park 1.6 mi 6.0
GOOD SHEPHERD SCHOOL Golden Valley 1.2 mi 5.9
KING OF GRACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Golden Valley 1.6 mi 4.5
NOBLE ELEMENTARY Golden Valley 1.7 mi 4.3
BRYN MAWR ELEMENTARY Minneapolis 1.3 mi 3.8
Anwatin Middle Minneapolis 1.4 mi 5.7
PETER HOBART ELEMENTARY Saint Louis Park 1.9 mi 5.2
TORAH ACADEMY Saint Louis Park 2.1 mi 7.2
BAIS YAAKOV HIGH SCHOOL Minneapolis 2.2 mi 4.6
HIGHVIEW ALC Golden Valley 2.0 mi 6.1
Sandburg Middle School Golden Valley 2.0 mi 4.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 55422 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$91,173

Median Home Value

$314,200

Median Rent

$1,576/mo

Population

28,765

College Educated

46.2%

Homeownership

72.6%

Avg Commute

21.4 min

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Median Age

38.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Breck School

What grades does Breck School serve?

Breck School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Breck School?

Breck School has an enrollment of approximately 1,136 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Breck School?

The student-teacher ratio at Breck School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Breck School rank in MN?

Breck School ranks #133 of 319 private schools in MN.

What is Breck School's MySchoolScout rating?

Breck School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Breck School a private school?

Yes, Breck School is a private coeducational school with a Episcopal affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Breck School a religious school?

Breck School has a Episcopal religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
6 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
24 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
38 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
1,136
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
99
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Episcopal
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
171 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hennepin County

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