Hand In Hand is a Christian Academy in Minnesota's Twin Cities.
We have two locations - in Roseville and Wayzata.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MN School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Yearly Tuition: $11,000
- 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 - 10/31/2024All 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 - 09/07/2023Hand 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:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-12
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
School Calendar
Campus Size
9 acres
Student Body
Total Students
515 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.: 11:1
% 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
$11,000
Tuition Notes
Our tuition is based on which program is chosen. See our website for details - hihcm.org
Summer Program Cost Notes
% on Financial Aid
64%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,300
Acceptance Rate
75%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Judy Axelson
Admissions Associate
Tess Terhark
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
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 the largest in the country, with over 600active learners on two campuses.
- Our Roseville and Wayzata campuses offer infant and toddler daycare, preschool/kindergarten, a private elementary academy, and a homeschool hybrid program for 1st-12th-grade learners.
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Hand In Hand Christian Montessori cost?
Hand In Hand Christian Montessori's tuition is approximately $11,000 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 87%. Hand In Hand Christian Montessori's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Minnesota with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Hand In Hand Christian Montessori offer?
Hand In Hand Christian Montessori offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Martial Arts, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Hand In Hand Christian Montessori is Excel High School (3.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Redeemer Christian Academy (0.5 miles away)
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Quick Facts
115 Wayzata Blvd W
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 473-5356
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 473-5356
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4
630 Wayzata Blvd E
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 473-6189
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 473-6189
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 140 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Catholic)
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Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 473-4355
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 473-4355
2.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 209 students Tuition listed
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Montessori School
2190 W Wayzata Blvd
Long Lake, MN 55356
(763) 577-4244
Long Lake, MN 55356
(763) 577-4244
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 96 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 476-0240
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 476-0240
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Gr: PK-K | 99 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
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