Hand In Hand Christian Montessori (Top Ranked Private School for 2025-26)

301 Peavey Lane
Wayzata, MN 55391

Hand In Hand Christian Montessori Photo #1 - The Pink Tower is one of the many Montessori materials used by our preschool-aged children in our CASA environment.

Hand In Hand Christian Montessori Photo #2 - Hands on learning is essential to the Montessori education. Each classroom is filled with sensorial work for students to learn from.

Hand In Hand Christian Montessori Photo #3 - Test tube division makes learning fun! Students move at their own pace.

Hand In Hand Christian Montessori Photo #4 - Our students enjoy doing their "work" because it is individualized to each learner. Our ratio of students is typically one teacher to 10 students, with a maximum of 20 students in a classroom.

Hand In Hand Christian Montessori Photo #5 - Our junior and senior high school students are taught entrepreneurial skills by running their own businesses (CREO cafe). They source the coffee, create a budget, pay rent, determine profit margin, and serve the community.

Hand In Hand Christian Montessori Photo #6 - These golden beads make learning math fun! Our children start working with them in preschool (Casa), where they take the beads and lay them out to calculate that groups of 10 make 100 and groups of 100 make 1000.

Hand In Hand Christian Montessori Photo #7 - We believe that teaching our students about the United States Civics, Constitutional Studies, and American Governmentis essential and make it a priority to have extensive conversations about these subjects.

Hand In Hand Christian Montessori Photo #8 - These are Montessori grammar symbols used to identify the various parts of speech. Our students learn each symbol, identifying the various parts of speech that make up a sentence to help them format their own writing skills.

Hand In Hand Christian Montessori Photo #9 - Each of our students has an individualized work plan. In our classrooms, you will not find the typical desks but rather unique spaces for learning in a small group or alone.

Hand In Hand Christian Montessori Photo #10 - "A place for everything and everything in its place." This makes our environment unique because we teach children to respect their environment. They take pride in making sure everything is put back in its place. The Montessori way is to have beauty that inspires the learner to work hard in their environment to bring order.

Hand In Hand Christian Montessori Photo #11 - Hand In Hand Christian Montessori is foundationally a Judeo-Christian educational institution, where Christ is the Cornerstone (1 Peter 2:4-7). Our mission is to advance the Kingdom of God through Christian Montessori by educating infants through adolescents to love, learn and lead; we offer individual, innovative, inspirational lessons through which learners can experience purpose for today and be prepared for

Hand In Hand is a Christian Academy in Minnesota's Twin Cities.

We have two locations - in Roseville and Wayzata.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked MN School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 708 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,000
Acceptance rate: 75%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School News

Hand In Hand Christian Montessori Partners with Homeschooling Parents - 10/31/2024
All three of our twin city locations offer a homeschool partnership with parents 2-4 dayoptions).
Hand In Hand Christian Montessori opens its third campus in Wayzata - 09/07/2023
Hand In Hand Christian Montessori opens its third campus in Wayzata, serving learners from infants to adolescents.

Top Rankings

Hand In Hand Christian Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia / Language-based or Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

1999

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

View Summer Program Details

School Calendar

View School Calendar

Campus Size

9 acres

Student Body

Total Students

708 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

10%

State avg.: 23%

Students by Grade

Hand In Hand Christian Montessori Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

20%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Khaki, white, and navy pants and skirts, uniform jumpers

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,000

View national tuition avg.

Tuition Notes

Our tuition is based on which program is chosen. See our website for details - hihcm.org

% on Financial Aid

64%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,300

Acceptance Rate

75%

National avg.: 81%

Admissions Director

Judy Axelson

Admissions Associate

Elin Aldrich

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

2 sports

Sports

DanceMartial Arts

School Notes

School Motto: to write the truths of God’s Word and truths about God’s world on the hands and hearts of our children as we walk, talk, rise up and lie down
School Mascot: Huskie

Hand In Hand is a Christian Montessori Academy in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. It started in 1999 with a handful of parents in a summer camp; currently, our Christian Montessori program is one of the largest in the country, with hundreds of active learners on three campuses.
OurRosevillecampus offers infant and toddler daycare, preschool/kindergarten, an elementary private academy, and a homeschool hybrid program for 1st-12th grade learners. OurWayzatacampus provides programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers/kindergartners, elementary students, and junior high school students.
We emphasizeChristian teachings, theconstructivist method, and acollaborative stylein multi-aged, carefully prepared environments guided by trained teachers. Here, active learners experience re-imagined education every day!

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Hand In Hand Christian Montessori cost?

Hand In Hand Christian Montessori's tuition is approximately $10,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Hand In Hand Christian Montessori?

The acceptance rate of Hand In Hand Christian Montessori is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 86%. Hand In Hand Christian Montessori's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Minnesota with low acceptance rates.

Does Hand In Hand Christian Montessori offer a summer program?

Yes, Hand In Hand Christian Montessori offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Hand In Hand Christian Montessori offer?

Hand In Hand Christian Montessori offers 2 interscholastic sports: Dance and Martial Arts.

What is Hand In Hand Christian Montessori's ranking?

Hand In Hand Christian Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Hand In Hand Christian Montessori?

The application deadline for Hand In Hand Christian Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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