Private Schools in Grand Portage, Minnesota

Marshall School is a prestigious independent college preparatory school serving the North Shore region including Grand Portage. Founded in 1911, it offers a rigorous academic curriculum with small class sizes and personalized attention. The school features state-of-the-art facilities including science labs, performing arts spaces, and athletic complexes. Marshall emphasizes character development alongside academic excellence, with strong college placement records and diverse extracurricular opportunities including outdoor education that connects with the Grand Portage area's natural environment.

Located in nearby Grand Marais, The Harbor School serves Cook County and the Grand Portage area with a Montessori-based approach to education. The school emphasizes hands-on learning, environmental stewardship, and individualized instruction. With small multi-age classrooms and strong community involvement, Harbor School provides a nurturing environment that integrates the natural beauty of the North Shore into its curriculum. The school offers extended day programs and focuses on developing independent, creative thinkers through project-based learning and outdoor education.

While technically a charter school, North Shore Community School operates with private school-level autonomy and serves students from across the North Shore region, including Grand Portage. The school emphasizes experiential learning, environmental education, and community partnerships. With a focus on project-based learning and small class sizes, NSCS provides a comprehensive K-8 education that integrates the unique cultural and natural resources of the Lake Superior region. The school features specialized programs in outdoor education and maintains strong ties with Grand Portage's indigenous community and natural resources.