For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 alternative private preschools serving 629 students in Minnesota.
The top ranked alternative private preschool in Minnesota is Torah Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota private preschool average acceptance rate of 89%.
Top Ranked Minnesota Alternative Private Preschools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Torah Academy
Alternative School (Jewish)
2800 Joppa Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 920-6630
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 920-6630
Gr: NS-8 | 313 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Lutheran School
Alternative School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
710 4th Ave Sw
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7793
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7793
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students
Millennium Learn Center II - Small World Learn Center
Alternative School
1390 Paul Pkwy Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 862-7643
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 862-7643
Gr: PK-3 | 93 students
Northland Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
3686 County Road 8 Se
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 252-5677
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 252-5677
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students
Prairie Creek Community
Alternative School
27695 Denmark Avenue
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-9640
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-9640
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Sunshine House
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
18169 County Road 50
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-9000
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-9000
Gr: PK-2 | 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private preschools in Minnesota?
The top ranked alternative private preschools in Minnesota is Torah Academy.
How many alternative private preschools are located in Minnesota?
6 alternative private preschools are located in Minnesota.
How diverse are alternative private preschools in Minnesota?
Minnesota alternative private preschools are approximately 25% minority students, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average of 20%.
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