The Blake School

The Blake School is a pre-kindergarten–grade 12, independent day school in the Upper Midwest with a national reputation for academics. Its comprehensive, rigorous curriculum prepares students to advance to the most selective colleges and universities. Blake students aren’t just book-smart. They also 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. Excellent faculty combine subject expertise with attention to each individual. 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. Other details about Blake: • Approximately 1,350 students represent 58 neighborhoods in the Twin Cities area • Two campuses in the Minneapolis metropolitan area • $8.5 million of financial assistance provided to approximately 21% of its student body • Schoolwide student-faculty ratio of 16:1 • 74% of faculty members hold advanced degrees • 36% of students self-identify as students of color • 34+ languages spoken in Blake families homes • Offers 33 sports and is home to 77 athletic teams • 40+ local community organizations partner with students on service experiences • 45 arts and debates events in a year For more information please call us at 952-988-3420 or visit us at