The best tutors in Minneapolis, MN

Minnesota students take the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) in reading and math in grades 3–8 and once in high school, with science tested in grades 5, 8 and high school. Tutoring centers that work on grade-level reading and math cover the same skills; ask a provider how its plan lines up with your child's school curriculum and MCA results.

The ACT has long been the most common college admissions test in Minnesota, and many students also take the SAT or PSAT/NMSQT. Several providers listed here offer ACT and SAT prep, including in-home or online sessions, so compare their formats and schedules against your student's test dates.

Minnesota's READ Act requires districts to use evidence-based, structured literacy instruction. Outside school, this directory lists Groves Learning Center in St. Louis Park, Lindamood-Bell in Edina, Learn to Learn Tutoring Solutions in St. Paul and Oakdale, and Affirming Reading Tutor, alongside LearningRx's cognitive-training centers. Ask each provider which method it uses (for example Orton-Gillingham, Wilson or Barton) and how it measures progress.

Yes. Hennepin County Library runs free in-person Homework Help tutoring for K–12 students at several branches and free online tutoring in English and Spanish. Saint Paul Public Library hosts drop-in Homework Centers with volunteer tutors, and TutoringMN, a student-run nonprofit, offers free online classes and tutoring. Adults can find basic literacy classes at Literacy Minnesota's Open Door Learning Centers.

Commutes across the metro add up quickly, especially across the rivers or on I-494 and I-694 at rush hour, so most families pick a center close to home or school. In-home and online providers such as Tutor Doctor, MN Tutoring and Twin Cities Test Prep Tutor avoid the drive; check the service area before you book.