Preparing students to be future-ready leaders with a Christian worldview.

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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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Golf Classic

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Students at New Life Academy cheerfully walking through a tunnel of raised arms during a school spirit event in the gym.

Fall Athletics

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

Preview Events

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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, 2026)

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

New Life’s 50th Anniversary Pins are Here!

Posted on August 28, 2026

By New Life Academy You may have noticed some new pins showing up on backpacks, lanyards, and around the New Life…

Meet Our 2026-27 New Faculty

Posted on August 14, 2026

We’re grateful to welcome a group of passionate educators eager to invest in our students’ lives. As we…

Exciting News: New Life Purchases 30 Acres of Land

Posted on July 1, 2026

by New Life Executive Director and Lead Pastor Brett Lilly. A new chapter begins at New Life. Thanks to God’s…