EDUCATION

Educational Excellence

Called one of the most literate metros (Central Connecticut State College, 2008) in one of the most educated states (Encarta, 2008), the Twin Cities is a great place to further your education or raise children. Forbes agrees, ranking Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington No. 11 in its list of Top 20 Place to Educate Your Children (2007)

 

SCHOOLS IN THE TWIN CITIES

Students of every age find the Twin Cities community welcoming. With a variety of education models, a supportive community and strong educators, this is the place to learn and grow.

 

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Recently, Minnesota’s students have earned accolades for ranking near the top in reading scores, improving science test scores, continuing to best the country in ACT college entrance tests and topping the nation in math.

School Charts

 

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

While our public schools are exceptional, private schools are popular here as well. Whether religious in focus or not, these schools prepare students for college and offer a great alternative to public school.

School Charts

 

COLLEGES

When it comes time for the next step in your education, look no further than our many public and private colleges. While the state’s best known post-secondary educational asset is the University of Minnesota, the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system comprises 32 additional colleges and universities (including 25 two-year colleges and seven state universities), while the Minnesota Private College Council serves 17 liberal arts colleges and universities.

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