Golden Years

Golden Years is a co–ed Montessori school in Minneapolis, MN, serving 101 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, small city community.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 with 13 teachers supporting early childhood education.
Golden Years enrolls a student body that is 100% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for diversity.
The program focuses on early learning within a city–based environment, providing Montessori education for ages PK to K.
Located in Minneapolis, Golden Years offers an alternative private school option with an emphasis on inclusive early childhood education.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 101 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Golden Years ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students
101 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Golden Years Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Golden Years?
The application deadline for Golden Years is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 101 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Minneapolis, MN is $12,209 for elementary schools and $19,772 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Minneapolis, MN is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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