Best Minnesota Alternative Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 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%.
67% of alternative private preschools in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Jewish).

Top-Ranked Minnesota Alternative Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Torah Academy
Alternative School (Jewish)
2800 Joppa Ave S
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
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students
1390 Paul Pkwy Ne
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
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students
Prairie Creek Community
Alternative School
27695 Denmark Avenue
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
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 21%.
What percentage of alternative private preschools are religiously affiliated in Minnesota?
67% of alternative private preschools in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Jewish).

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