Now enrolling for next year – Tuition-free for all Minnesota students in grades K-12
25+ Years Serving MN Students
Fully Accredited Public Charter School
Free Chromebook for Every Student*
IEP & Special Ed Services Available
SIMPLE ENROLLMENT
From curious to enrolled in 4 steps
MNVS makes enrollment straightforward. Our team handles the hard parts — including getting records from your previous school.
Submit the enrollment form
Fill out the free online application through SchoolMint.
MNVS handles the paperwork
The team collects records from your student’s previous school and confirms any special requirements.
Build your schedule
A counselor works with your student to pick courses and electives that fit their goals and interests.
Start learning
You’re in. Your student receives a free Chromebook once enrolled and all login info — plus ongoing support from their own student support specialist.
PROGRAMS BY GRADE
Built for every stage of learning
Each program is designed around what students at that age actually need — not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Elementary School
- Live daily lessons with licensed teachers
- Free school-provided Chromebook while students are enrolled.
- Art, Music, PE and electives
- Hands-on materials mailed to you
- Field trips and community events
- Special education & IEP support
Middle School
A balanced blend of independent coursework and live class sessions — helping middle schoolers build study habits while staying connected to their class community.
- Mix of synchronous & self-paced courses
- After-school clubs and activities
- Student support specialist assigned to each student
- Teacher-created MN curriculum
- Work at your own pace
- IEP case management available
High School
Fully asynchronous coursework so students can go at their own pace — with teachers and counselors who actively reach out to support progress and graduation.
- Work 24/7 at your own pace
- Honors and elective courses
- Regular teacher check-ins and chat hours
- Dual enrollment options available
- Enroll up to age 21
WHAT MAKES MNVS DIFFERENT
Not just another online school
MNVS is a school — not a software product. It’s a true community with real teachers who actually know your student.
AVAILABLE STATEWIDE
Serving students across all of Minnesota
Whether you’re in Minneapolis, Duluth, Rochester, or a small rural town — if you live in Minnesota, you can enroll. MNVS has no district boundaries.
MCA Testing is available at our Roseville office and at many additional locations distributed across the state.
Minneapolis Rochester Bloomington Plymouth Mankato Woodbury Eagan Coon Rapids St. Paul Duluth Brooklyn Park St. Cloud Moorhead Burnsville Eden Prairie Maple Grove
“Within one week at MNVS, we saw a difference in Hannah. The structure and relationships with teachers has kept her focused and engaged. This is the BEST thing we have ever done for Hannah.”
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Yes — multiple in-person field trips and school-wide events every year. Grand Slam, Feeding My Starving Children, picture day, painting parties, and more.
Yes — fully accredited, NCAA-approved courses, and an MTCS diploma recognized by all colleges, universities, and military branches.
All students K-12 receive a school-provided Chromebook for their learning while they are enrolled.
We have a comprehensive special education program to provide support for students with existing IEPs to ensure all of their learning needs are met.
Workload varies by grade level and course.
- Students engage in live instruction and use independent time for assignments.
- Most students can complete their work during the school day with help from teachers.
Any K–12 student residing in Minnesota can attend MN Virtual Schools for free.
Yes! MN Virtual Schools is a free public charter school available to all K-12 students who reside in Minnesota.
Give your student the flexibility to thrive
Tuition-free. Accredited. Supported. Minnesota Virtual Schools has helped Minnesota students succeed for over 20 years — and it’s ready for yours.
Minnesota Virtual Schools (MNVS) is a program of Minnesota Transitions Charter School (MTCS)
Tuition-free online public school for Minnesota students in grades K–12 | Must reside in MN | Must be under age 21
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