The International School of Minnesota offers students a rigorous college preparatory program administered by SABIS, an international education network established in 16 countries. Based in Eden Prairie, ISM has been serving preschool through 12th grade students for more than 35 years, representing over 40 countries and 30 languages.
At ISM students "engage in lifelong learning" and "achieve sustained success" pursuing rewarding college and professional careers. ISM is organized around a curriculum of eighteen AP courses that include Art History, Biology, Chinese Language & Culture, Computer Science Principles, European History, Spanish Literature & Culture, Statistic and Studio Art: Drawing, among many others.
Fluent in at least one other language other than English by graduation, students consistently place in the upper percentiles on standardized Advanced Placement, ACT, ACT Aspire, and SAT tests.
The SABIS Student Life Organization is also a big part of student life and enrichment at ISM, providing students with the opportunity to take on leadership roles while building valuable organizational, managerial and business management skills planning school events, the yearbook, school newspaper and community projects.
Boasting 100 percent college acceptance rates, the International School of Minnesota connects students with a globally-minded community and the knowledge they need to excel.
The International School of Minnesota
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade Pre-K-12
6385 Beach Rd,
Eden Prairie, MN
310
Students
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School Details
Head of School
Kenneth Riggs
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1350
Average ACT Score
31
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$27,950
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding
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Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
43
Full Time Teachers
38
Part Time Teachers
5
College Prep
Average SAT
1350
Math
690
Verbal
660
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
31
Reading
32
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
90%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
White
53.2%
Two or more races
21.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
13.3%
Native American
6.9%
Black
3.5%
Hispanic
1.5%
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School Rankings
#1
Best Boarding HS in Minnesota
#1
Best College Prep Private High Schools in Minnesota
#1
Best HS For Stem in Minnesota
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
51 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison
24 Students
New York University
22 Students
Boston University
21 Students
Northeastern University
21 Students
University of California - Berkeley
18 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
16 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
16 Students
University of St. Thomas - Minnesota
15 Students
Northwestern University
14 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
15 Students
Computer Science
13 Students
Economics
11 Students
Finance
10 Students
Biology
9 Students
International Business
9 Students
Psychology
8 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology
7 Students
Chemistry
6 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
6 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/19/2024
One of the things I really appreciate is the dining program at ISM. We've been navigating some food sensitivities/allergies and Chef ensures that there's always options for my son. It has been a huge stress relief knowing that he is well cared for and well fed. Plus the food is delicious and nutritious and my kid loves it. The emphasis on balanced and diverse meals reassures me that he will be ready to learn I am pleased with the quality and variety of food provided at ISM.
1/25/2024
It is a academically strong school, but the sport in this school seems insignificant. Teachers are nice and students are included. The diversity is great. You have a lot of resources here. There are many activities and clubs.
6/29/2023
I've had a wonderful experience with ISM. Staff are friendly, welcoming and go out of their way to answer questions. The campus is lovely and offers various sports activities and after school classes for students to attend. My kids are currently in summer camp and are having the best summer yet. I am looking forward to the start of a new school year, learning and exciting opportunities for my children to get involved in.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/16/2018
Our 7 year old was being bullied by an older child (received actual death threats and physical abuse) and we reported it to the school. The school initially appeared concerned and responsive, but we were very disappointed that the outcome was to pair our child with his bully in an exercise without a...
12/8/2017
Inspite of getting bad reviews & feedback about ISM, we took a chance and put our child there. Guess what, some of the good reviews that are here should have been written by the teachers who work here.I wish we had done our research carefully before taking a chance to put our kid here. Instead of te...
10/27/2016
We invite you to find out more about our school for yourself! Our school welcomes many types of students and family backgrounds, from Eden Prairie to across the globe. We have over 45 nationalities and 30 languages represented at our school through our students and staff! We just completed our 30th...
10/20/2016
ISM reviews are bi-polar and now that my child is there I understand why. No child will be left behind at this school. Their testing is to the extreme, but they make sure every child passes no matter what it takes. It's a great option for children that are struggling that you want to go to college....
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Map
About Eden Prairie
List Price Range
$96K - $2.8M
Homes For Sale
35
Average Home Value
$565,915
Median Lot Size
14,810 Sq Ft
% Renters
29%
Household Income
$149,775
% of College Grads
64.5%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
2,119 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
61.5%
Homes for Sale
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Parks in this Area
Overlook Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Playground
Birch Island Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Hiking
Forest Hills School Park
- Football
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
South Lotus Lake Park
- Boating
- Tennis
- Playground
Purgatory Creek Park
- Bike Trails
- Dog Park
- Trails
Flying Cloud Dog Park
- Dog Park
Edenbrook Conservation Area
- Trails
- Hiking
Hidden Ponds Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Homeward Hills Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
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