Eden Prairie Schools were very well represented and at the forefront of education initiatives. The…read moreschools are well-organized and structured, and I was amazed by the wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities for students. Communication with families is consistent and thoughtful, and it's clear that student belonging and well-being are top priorities. Everyone - staff and students - are supported both academically and personally!

This school is the best, if you think otherwise you're stupid. Great place, great atmosphere, great…read moreice cream.

I graduated about ten years ago, so it may be quite different, but I am so very grateful that I got…read morethe opportunity to go to high school here! When a lot of people think of private Catholic schools, they think of rich white preppy kids and extremely conservative environments. Sure, there are kind who are well-off and sure there are some preppy kids, but when I was there it was a mix of socioeconomic and culturally/racially diverse backgrounds. The school was also very progressive - we had GLBT club and had people of a variety or religious backgrounds who were all welcomed. My favorite course was Brother David's World Religions course. It helped to shape who I am today more than any other course I have taken - including my college courses. I am very proud to be an Islander and only hope to be able to give this experience to my children as well!

I have had 2 children attend DeLaSalle. Over the years they have been students, it has changed from…read morea school with an emphasis on community and college preparation to one focused on athletics. If athletics is your goal, you would be better off at Cretin. If religion is why you pick a parochial school, you would be better off at Concordia. For academics, you would be better at Minnehaha or SPA. Why go to De now?

Great Catholic School in Delano, MN. I've had 3 children in the school (2 are still enrolled, 1…read moregraduated). I highly recommend this school! Please visit the website and watch the video to see teachers and students in action (http://stmaxkolbeschool.org/)

My daughter is in second grade at St. John's. She has benefitted greatly from the small class…read moresize, wonderful music program, and great faculty. She loves the school. If you are considering Catholic schools in the West Metro, give it a look.

This school turned my daughter's education around. She was struggling with reading in a really…read morelarge class in Minneapolis. We transferred to Heilicher where she found a much smaller classroom and is now reading constantly and loooves her teachers and friends. This is a community where your child is seen; teachers greet everyone by name in the morning. Among the best choices I have ever made.

We have been at "Vis since 6th grade, my daughter is a current Junior. I cannot say enough positive…read morethings about this all girls (grades 6-12 is now all girls... grades Pre-K-5 are Co-ed) school: welcoming environment, teachers that are among some of the best I have ever met, that constantly go above and beyond to support our girls, top-notch academics with a strong focus on STEAM as well as the Humanities, award-winning theater, gorgeous campus, awesome college counselling... I could go on and on.

Where do I even start? I went here k-9. You take multiple tests to be even considered admission…read more The education is great but the environment is more toxic than a nuclear power plant. Your kids aren't blonde haired, blue eyed, very skinny, and rich they will be brutally bullied and if your family doesn't have money the school will do nothing about it and brush it off. Lunches are free, but if your kid is in middle or high school and dares eat the main dish instead of getting a salad they will be looked down upon by their peers. There's a huge eating disorder culture here - the school store doesn't sell uniforms above an adult medium. If your family happens not to be white or white passing, you will be outcast and treated different. If you don't have a boatload of money and are on scholarship - you will be treated differently. Report any bullying or abuse from other students and they will sweep it under the rug to save face. The religion portion of the education is also extremely dated and extreme - very conservative - in 8th grade your child will watch every 70s abstinence video on the planet and be compared to a wrapped present. They have a pro-life club that actively campaigns at lunch to k-12 students. Class trips start happening in middle school and cost anywhere from $2000-20,000 and are anywhere from Chicago to China. Don't get me wrong, the education is spectacular and your student will be 2-3 grade levels ahead of public school students but if you don't fit the mold their mental health will suffer. The harsh reality is that there is a specific look and cadence to the type of student that fits in and is most welcomed here.

Well. If you ask meeeeeeeeee! Best school ever :) I have been to a ton of different schools aka…read moreprivate/public/homeschooled. This is my favorite, all the staff and teachers are really nice and appreciative:) they treat everyone VERY good, the principal is fun and nice as well as the other staff. I have been going to this school for 5 years and I love it. They don't have many sports options they only have basketball, cheerleading, soccer,volleyball. It's a small school but really nice :) they also have groups such as student Council, Spanish club, art club and a bunch more! GO HERE

Very nice school they had a grandparents day which was well done. The staff was very friendly…read moresupportive and helpful it was great to see the kids and their school environment and how much they enjoy their school day. Mrs. Johnson was fantastic.

Excellent academics. Strong core mission. If you are looking for a school dedicated to turning boys…read moreinto young men of character, STA is the place.