ISM Receives National Recognition and Remains #1 Rated Private School State-Wide
October 2024 -
Niche.com is a leader in K-12 school rankings that connects families with schools. Annually, schools are reviewed and given a letter grade based on various criteria. With 2025 rankings recently announced, we are pleased to announce that ISM continues to be recognized as an A+ school and is identified state-wide as the #1 Best Private K-12 School for the third year in a row. In addition, ISM is the only private K-12 school in Minnesota that ranks within the top 50 out of 3,180 private K-12 schools nationally.
ISM has also taken the top spots in Minnesota as the:
- #1 Best High School for STEM
- #1 Best Private High School
- #1 Best College Prep High School
- #1 Most Diverse Private High School
- #1 Best Boarding High School
This recognition is a testament to the strength of our time-tested SABIS® curriculum, which holds firm in Minnesota and across the globe. Our high AP® performance, student leadership opportunities, competitive robotics, math teams, and more elevate our students who stand out on college applications. As a result, our seniors consistently receive acceptance into top colleges and universities. In addition, ISM alums often express gratitude for their ISM education as they enter college, feeling extremely well-prepared and ahead of their peers.
Nationally, ISM has earned top spots in several categories.
ISM ranks nationally:
Within the top 1%:
- Most Diverse High Schools in America
Within the top 2%:
- Best Private K-12 Schools in America
- Best Private High Schools in America
- Best High Schools for STEM in America
Within the top 4%:
- Best College Prep High Schools in America
“It is an honor to receive such recognition, which places ISM within the 2.5% of schools that receive an A+ rating. Our teachers and staff at ISM work diligently to provide a high-quality educational experience for our students. With the implementation of the SABIS® Educational System, our dedicated teachers, robust extracurricular programs and international travel opportunities, our goal is to consistently provide the absolute education possible,” says Mrs. Jeana Carrasco, School Director.
Mrs. Carrasco adds, “Locally, we have been able to maintain the highest level of recognition, and I am proud to see ISM ranking nationally. I look forward to continued improvement at the national level.”
As a SABIS® Network school, ISM implements an integrated, comprehensive global academic program known as the SABIS® Educational System. The SABIS® curriculum has been developed and refined for over 140 years, with a long tradition of academic excellence. Our rigorous curriculum prepares students for college, where they learn how to engage in lifelong learning and become well-rounded, responsible, community-minded individuals who can achieve sustained success.
Students in the SABIS® Network are actively engaged in their learning, knowing what to expect in every instructional period with distinct learning objectives to be met and opportunities for students to work independently and in groups under their teacher’s guidance. We also ensure that every student develops a solid knowledge foundation and progresses toward achieving their full potential.
With ongoing follow-up and support, everyone involved in the learning process - students, teachers, administrators, and parents - can monitor progress. Working with their teachers and school administrators, students know when gaps are forming. Then, working as a community of learners, teachers, and students focus on filling the gaps and building a solid foundation. Following graduation, ISM alumni are well-connected globally, thanks to the SABIS® Network of over 34,000 graduates worldwide, giving them an advantage in their career pursuits.
If you would like your child to experience a top-quality education, contact us to learn more at admissions@ism-sabis.net.
