Quick Facts (2026-27)
- # Private Schools: 2
- # Students Served: 278
- Average Tuition: $3,833
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Brainerd Private Preschools (2026-27)
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- # Private Schools: 2
- # Students Served: 278
- Average Tuition: $3,833
- View Brainerd, MN School Trends
Top Ranked Brainerd Private Preschools (2026-27)
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Catholic
817 Juniper St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 829-2344
Gr: PK-2 | 54 students
Montessori School (Christian)
315 N 6th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 831-3482
Brainerd, MN Private School Trends (10-Year)
2
Private Schools
278
Students
+3.7% (+10 students) 10-yr
$3,833
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
2%
Students of Color
-66.7% (-4.0 pp) 10-yr
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Brainerd)
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
467 Schools
# Students
278 Students
70,696 Students
% Students of Color
2%
20%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
341 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,850 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
2,065 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
1 Student
2,460 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
217 Students
40,254 Students
% White Students
78%
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
57 Students
23,295 Students
% of Others Students
21%
33%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
19 Teachers
5,799 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,833
$8,949
Admissions & Athletics
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private preschools in Brainerd, MN?
The top ranked private preschools in Brainerd, MN is St. Francis Catholic School.
How many private preschools are located in Brainerd?
2 private preschools are located in Brainerd.
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