Heartwood Montessori School Minneapolis is a nonsectarian, co–ed Montessori school located in Northeast Minneapolis serving preschool through kindergarten students in a city setting.
The school enrolls 21 students across all grades, with a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 supported by two teachers.
This Minneapolis preschool program offers early learning in a large city community, providing education for children starting at the pre–kindergarten level.
Heartwood Montessori's grade span is from pre–kindergarten to kindergarten, with two students enrolled in kindergarten.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
21 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Heartwood Montessori School Minneapolis?
The application deadline for Heartwood Montessori School Minneapolis is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Heartwood Montessori School Minneapolis located?
Heartwood Montessori School Minneapolis is located in the Northeast Minneapolis neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 3 other private schools located in Northeast Minneapolis.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Heartwood Montessori School Minneapolis is DeLaSalle High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. John Paul II Catholic School (0.2 miles away)
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St. John Paul II Catholic School ![St. John Paul II Catholic School Photo - St. John Paul II Catholic School successfully educates every child, regardless of academic background. Our intentional, personalized instructional approach makes all the difference in an urban setting where public schools are struggling to meet the needs of scholars of color and those who live in poverty.]( "St. John Paul II Catholic School Photo - St. John Paul II Catholic School successfully educates every child, regardless of academic background. Our intentional, personalized instructional approach makes all the difference in an urban setting where public schools are struggling to meet the needs of scholars of color and those who live in poverty.")
(Catholic)
1630 4th St NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 789-8851
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 789-8851
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
St. John Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
610 Broadway St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 379-4296
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 379-4296
0.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 33 students
One DeLaSalle Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 676-7600
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 676-7600
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 700 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bernie S Downtown Montessori
Montessori School
115 2nd Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 333-5460
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 333-5460
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
Agape Child Development Center
Special Program Emphasis (Pentecostal)
2304 Emerson Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 287-9775
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 287-9775
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 124 students
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Miles
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One DeLaSalle Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 676-7600
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 676-7600
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 700 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
511 Kenwood Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(952) 988-3420
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(952) 988-3420
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,281 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Loring Nicollet Alternative School
Alternative School
1925 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 872-3626
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 872-3626
2.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
Hope Academy
(Christian)
2300 Chicago Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 540-2015
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 540-2015
3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 559 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
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St. John Paul II Catholic School ![St. John Paul II Catholic School Photo - St. John Paul II Catholic School successfully educates every child, regardless of academic background. Our intentional, personalized instructional approach makes all the difference in an urban setting where public schools are struggling to meet the needs of scholars of color and those who live in poverty.]( "St. John Paul II Catholic School Photo - St. John Paul II Catholic School successfully educates every child, regardless of academic background. Our intentional, personalized instructional approach makes all the difference in an urban setting where public schools are struggling to meet the needs of scholars of color and those who live in poverty.")
(Catholic)
1630 4th St NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 789-8851
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 789-8851
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
St. John Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
610 Broadway St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 379-4296
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 379-4296
0.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 33 students
Agape Child Development Center
Special Program Emphasis (Pentecostal)
2304 Emerson Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 287-9775
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 287-9775
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 124 students
Ascension Catholic School ![Ascension Catholic School Photo - Ascension opened a preschool in 2023. There are 20 scholars enrolled.]( "Ascension Catholic School Photo - Ascension opened a preschool in 2023. There are 20 scholars enrolled.")
(Catholic)
1726 Dupont Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 521-3609
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 521-3609
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. John Paul II Catholic School ![St. John Paul II Catholic School Photo - St. John Paul II Catholic School successfully educates every child, regardless of academic background. Our intentional, personalized instructional approach makes all the difference in an urban setting where public schools are struggling to meet the needs of scholars of color and those who live in poverty.]( "St. John Paul II Catholic School Photo - St. John Paul II Catholic School successfully educates every child, regardless of academic background. Our intentional, personalized instructional approach makes all the difference in an urban setting where public schools are struggling to meet the needs of scholars of color and those who live in poverty.")
(Catholic)
1630 4th St NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 789-8851
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 789-8851
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Bernie S Downtown Montessori
Montessori School
115 2nd Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 333-5460
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 333-5460
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
Agape Child Development Center
Special Program Emphasis (Pentecostal)
2304 Emerson Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 287-9775
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 287-9775
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 124 students
Ascension Catholic School ![Ascension Catholic School Photo - Ascension opened a preschool in 2023. There are 20 scholars enrolled.]( "Ascension Catholic School Photo - Ascension opened a preschool in 2023. There are 20 scholars enrolled.")
(Catholic)
1726 Dupont Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 521-3609
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 521-3609
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Miniapple International Montessori School ![Miniapple International Montessori School Photo - Our mixed-age 33 month to 6 year old preschool classroom allows children to learn from and help each other in a family environment. Our curriculum teaches children about practical life, mathematics, language, geography and cultural studies, science, art and sensorial topics]( "Miniapple International Montessori School Photo - Our mixed-age 33 month to 6 year old preschool classroom allows children to learn from and help each other in a family environment. Our curriculum teaches children about practical life, mathematics, language, geography and cultural studies, science, art and sensorial topics")
Montessori School
1125 5th Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 378-9375
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 378-9375
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-K | 127 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Miles
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Minneapolis Academy & Career Extend
Alternative School
1250 W Broadway Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-1450
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-1450
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12
New City School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 6th St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 623-3309
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 623-3309
0.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 351 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Exploration High School
Charter School
(Reading: <50%)
2620 Russell Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 787-2540
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 787-2540
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Las Estrellas Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 668-1130
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 668-1130
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Menlo Park Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 2nd St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 787-4016
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 787-4016
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Minority enrollment: 91%
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