One-to-One Private School in Mendota Heights, MN
Attend an Open House
2025 open house dates:
May 15, June 19, July 17, August 21, September 18, October 16, November 20, December 18
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Take advantage of the one-to-one instruction that works. Our unique educational approach is based on 25 years of experience helping students in grades K-12 succeed academically. At Brightmont Academy, we identify and support the needs of each student, whether they struggle with depression and/or anxiety, learning disabilities, health issues or other special needs.
Brightmont’s educational model is mastery-based, empowering students to actively engage in their studies at their own pace while being challenged and supported throughout the learning process. We offer a range of programs throughout the year including full-time school, individual courses, tutoring, and skill-building programs. We offer open enrollment so you can start right away.
Contact Campus Director Michelle Platt to learn more. We look forward to working together with your student and family to create a customized education program to meet your student’s specific academic needs.
High School Program
A comprehensive college preparatory program for one academic year of 9th-12th grade.
$31,350
Middle School Program
A program designed to prepare 6th-8th grade students for high school.
$26,600
Elementary School Program
A program designed to prepare K-5th grade students for middle school.
$28,800
Individual Semester Courses
Semester courses for 1st-12th grade students. We offer core courses as well as honors and AP courses.
Starting at $3,135
Additional Programs and Services
We also offer tutoring, skill-building programs, a reading intervention program, summer school, and test prep.
Starting at $800
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Student testimonials
Unlocking academic potential
90% of students say they are more successful in school since coming to Brightmont.
Campus highlights
Social events
Students and staff join together on a regular basis to celebrate events and participate in fun activities. Birthday celebrations occur monthly and families are invited to luncheons.
- Spirit Week
- baseball snackathon
- Pi Day celebration
- chili bar
- hot cocoa bar
- baked potato bar
- giant Jenga games
- learn to play chess
- holiday cookie decorating bar
- learn the basics of origami
- baked potato bar
- learn to juggle
- 20th anniversary celebration
- bean bag toss and ladder ball
- Halloween snack bar
- caramel apple bar


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Meet Michelle Platt
Mendota Heights Campus Director
Michelle Platt has experience as both an educator and attorney. She taught language arts and history in the New York City school district, wrote curriculum, and led professional development workshops for teachers throughout the Northeast region. She previously worked for several years as a litigator.
With a passion for writing, Michelle launched a successful website focusing on health and wellness where she built a strong digital marketing brand and active online community. Her work has been referenced in major publications including The New York Times, WSJ, BuzzFeed, and Self Magazine.
After years of visiting her husband’s hometown of Edina, they made the decision to move and raise their family there. She has served on the local PTO for the last four years and has been an active voice and volunteer in the schools.
Michelle graduated magna cum laude from Binghamton University, with a BA in Literature & Rhetoric and received her law degree from the University of Miami.
She enjoys traveling, writing, and keeping active; she recently completed her personal training certification. Most of all, she loves spending time with her two teenagers and husband.
Call Michelle at
(952) 564-2164 or send her a message at
michelle.platt@brightmontacademy.com.
