Assessment Requirements in Minnesota

What’s required

• Children taught by a nonpublic school, person or institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency are exempt (120A.22, subd. 11(d)).

Minnesota requires homeschooled students to complete a standardized test or other approved method. This is required annually.

Minimum score

Your child’s test results need to meet a specific threshold. Here’s what the state requires:

Don’t panic if this sounds intimidating. Most homeschooled students meet or exceed these benchmarks, and if your child falls short, there are clear next steps (see below).

What happens if your child doesn’t meet the minimum

Minnesota hasn’t defined a specific remediation process for students who score below the minimum. If your child’s scores fall short, we recommend reaching out to your local school district to understand what steps, if any, they expect. In most cases, this is a conversation, not a confrontation.

Approved tests

Check your state’s approved test list for accepted standardized assessments. Your state homeschool organization or local school district can confirm which tests are accepted.

Alternatives to standardized testing

Standardized testing is the primary assessment option under this pathway. If your child experiences test anxiety or has a learning difference, check your full state guide . Your state may offer alternative pathways with different assessment methods.

Get your personalized plan

Every family’s situation is a little different. Our free wizard builds a step-by-step compliance plan tailored to your family, including exactly which assessments you need and when they’re due.