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New Life Academy

New Life Academy is a Preschool-Grade 12 private Christian school in Woodbury, MN that educates students and helps them flourish in a Christ-centered community where they are known, loved, and valued.

Our goal is to intentionally prepare students at every age level to be faith-filled and future-ready leaders during their time at New Life Academy and beyond.

We invite you to learn more about us, schedule a visit, and find out if NLA is the right place for your family!

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Spring Musical

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Four New Life Academy students smiling outdoors while holding Annual Fund signs and boxes during the 2025 campaign kickoff.

26-27 Enrollment is Open

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Four smiling middle school students at New Life Academy sitting together in the commons area.

I have loved my time at New Life Academy. I am super thankful for the opportunities to grow academically and spiritually.

Ariana, Class of 2022

Best of Woodbury

Best Private School (2024, 2025)

Best Preschool Program (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2025)

Best Theater Program (2023)

Best Summer Program (2023, 2024, 2025)

Niche K-12

New Life Academy was ranked as one of the Top 10 best K-12 private schools in Minnesota in 2022.

More about NLA

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Pass rate across 10 AP courses taken by NLA students

85% of students in grades 5–12 are involved in extracurriculars

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Students growing in Christ from Early Ed-Grade 12

Blog

Annual Fund Impact: Projects & Progress

Posted on April 20, 2026

By New Life Academy New Life’s 2025 Annual Fund giving has made it possible to complete several key projects. The…

Student TAs: Making a Difference at NLA

Posted on March 2, 2026

One of the many ways New Life Academy equips students for leadership is through the Upper School Teaching Assistant…

Student Ambassadors: Leading the Way in Welcoming New Families

Posted on February 23, 2026

By student Lincoln N. and edited for clarity by New Life Academy. From leading tours to supporting shadow days and new…