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Founded in 1900, The Blake School is an independent, coeducational day school (pre-k-12) with campuses in Minneapolis (grades 9-12) and Hopkins (grades PK-8).
Blake provides a strong liberal arts education with a challenging curriculum that integrates academics, arts and athletics.
Approximately 1,330 students attend Blake, coming from more than 54 Twin Cities' communities.
Tuition: $19,915 - $39,045. Financial Assistance: $8.6 million in need-based aid is awarded annually to approximately 25 percent of the student body.
Biology, Calculus (AB/BC/Adv. Topics), Chemistry, E & M, Economics, English Language, English Literature, European History, French Language & Culture, Latin Literature, Microeconomics, Physics C, Physics I, Physics Mechanics, Spanish Language & Culture, Statistics, U.S. Government & Politics, U.S. History
Varies by grade. In the current school year, Blake awarded $8.6 million in need-based financial assistance to 25 percent of the student body. See web site for tuition rates.
Summer Program Cost Notes
Costs vary by class, program and camp. More information at www.blakeschool.org
Club or Organization: Archery, Art, Basketball, Chess, Lego, Math, Mucha Musica, Photography Club and Film Club, PreK Buddies, Robotics, Science and Engineering, Sign Language Club, Smartist Bears, Swimming, Ultimate Frisbee Club, Yearbook Club
Arts and Music Programs: Band, Choir, Orchestra
School Notes
The Blake School is a pre-kindergarten-grade 12, independent
day school with a national reputation for academics. Students
strive for excellence in athletics and the arts and are committed
to improving their local and global community. Small classes of
diverse students are united by innate curiosity. Students encounter
thoughtfully prepared curriculum along with abundant opportunities
for travel, service, sports and artistic endeavors while developing
habits of mind that enable them to think critically, solve
problems, empathize, create and make our world better.
The acceptance rate of The Blake School is 52%, which is lower than the national average of 91%. The Blake School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Minnesota with low acceptance rates.
Does The Blake School offer a summer program?
Yes, The Blake School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does The Blake School offer?
The Blake School offers 18 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Fencing, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Nordic Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball. The Blake School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for The Blake School?
The application deadline for The Blake School is Jan. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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