Episcopal college-prep day school in Minneapolis, grades PreK-12. Learning Difference Programs, small classes, 77% advanced degrees faculty
Breck School is an Episcopal, college-preparatory day school serving students in grades preschool through 12 in Minneapolis. The school is committed to fostering a just and welcoming community grounded in core values of compassion, excellence, inclusivity, and respect—principles that extend to supporting students with diverse learning needs and backgrounds.
Breck offers dedicated Learning Difference Programs and ADD/ADHD support to help students with learning disabilities and attention-based challenges thrive academically. With an average class size of 16 students and a faculty where 77% hold advanced degrees, students receive personalized attention. The school provides a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum alongside accommodations and specialized instruction, enabling students with learning differences to access advanced courses and AP offerings while building confidence in their academic abilities.
Tuition ranges from $25,000 to $38,580 depending on grade level, with 28% of students receiving financial aid (average grant: $22,282). Breck's admissions process welcomes applications with a 50% acceptance rate and rolling admission options. The school's emphasis on self-knowledge and social responsibility creates an environment where all students—including those with learning disabilities—develop as confident, engaged learners.
| Year Founded | 1886 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $35,500 |
| Tuition Notes | Division/Grade Tuition/Fees Preschool Half Days $25,000 Preschool Full Days $32,000 Kindergarten Full Days $33,500 Grades 1-4 $36,500 Grades 5-8 $37,960 Grades 9-11 $38,495 Grade 12 $38,580 |
| Total Students | 1216 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 94 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 77 |
| Average Class Size | 16 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-12 |
| Admissions Director | Scott Wade |
| Admissions Associate | Carrie Lennox |
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 50 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 28 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $22,282 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 23 |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing · Baseball · Basketball · Cross Country · Diving · Football · Golf · Gymnastics · Ice Hockey · Lacrosse · Mountain Biking · Nordic Skiing · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Show More (2) · Hide |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) · National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · State or regional independent school association · Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Episcopal |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Average ACT Score | 31 |