For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 115 students in Benton County, MN.
50% of private preschools in Benton County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Preschools in Benton County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Whole Child Montessori School
Montessori School
1911 4th Ave N
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4719
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4719
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Benton County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Petra Lutheran School (Closed 2022)
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1049 1st Avenue N
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 251-0158
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 251-0158
Gr: K-8 | 13 students Avg. class size: 3 students
Overview
This County (Benton County)
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
115 Students
70,962 Students
% Average Students of Color
33%
20%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
9 Teachers
5,784 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
341 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,850 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
2,065 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
n/a
2,460 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
71 Students
40,276 Students
% White Students
62%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
146 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
43 Students
23,392 Students
% of Others Students
37%
33%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private preschools are located in Benton County, MN?
2 private preschools are located in Benton County, MN.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Benton County?
50% of private preschools in Benton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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