Trinity Lutheran School Photo

Best Carver County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 private preschools serving 2,724 students in Carver County, MN.
The top-ranked private preschools in Carver County, MN include Chapel Hill Academy, St. Hubert Catholic School, and Emanuel Lutheran School.
The average tuition cost is $5,826, which is lower than the Minnesota private preschool average tuition cost of $8,922.
65% of private preschools in Carver County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Carver County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Christ Community Lutheran School
Christ Community Lutheran School Photo - Christ Community Lutheran School 512 Co Rd 10 SE Watertown, MN 55388 Phone: 952-955-1419 Email: office@ccls.net
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
512 County Road 10 SE
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-1419
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chapel Hill Academy
Chapel Hill Academy Photo
(Christian)
306 West 78th Street
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 949-9014
Gr: NS-8 | 475 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Emanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
18155 County Road 50
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-2780
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Hubert Catholic School
(Catholic)
8201 Main Street
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 934-6003
Gr: PK-8 | 637 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
41 E 1st St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-4500
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
601 E 2nd St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 856-1641
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
14735 County Road 153
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-3379
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
209 Bluejay Avenue
Mayer, MN 55360
(952) 657-2339
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chanhassen KinderCare
Chanhassen KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
2800 Corporate Place
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 466-2273
Gr: NS-PK
Children Of Tomorrow
Daycare / Preschool
1490 Lake Dr W
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 448-7829
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
7805 Great Plains Boulevard
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 934-3221
Gr: NS-K
Jonathan Montessori School
Jonathan Montessori School Photo - We sit on 6.5 acres, with opportunities for children to garden, play, run, explore, and learn in nature.
Daycare / Preschool
(5)
112090 Hundertmark Road
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 448-5232
Gr: PK-K | 84 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Primrose School Of Chanhassen
Daycare / Preschool
8950 Crossroads Blvd
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 934-2590
Gr: NS-K | 37 students Tuition listed
St. John S Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
27 1st St Nw
Young America, MN 55397
(952) 467-3461
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. John's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
300 E 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 448-2526
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Step By Step Montessori Schools at Chaska
Step By Step Montessori Schools at Chaska Photo
Montessori School
1485 White Oak Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-4456
Gr: PK-K | 110 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Carver County, Minnesota

Carver County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
217 West 2nd Street
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 227-4010
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mark Lutheran School (Closed 2006)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Po Box 129 211 Adams Avenue S
New Germany, MN 55367
(952) 353-2464
Gr: PK-8 | 55 students

Overview

This County (Carver County)
This State (MN)
# Schools
17 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,724 Students
70,471 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
199 Teachers
5,726 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
29%
48%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,826
$8,922
Average % on Financial Aid
23%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,833
$1,999
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.57
# American Indian Students
4 Students
341 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
1,851 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
2,068 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
16 Students
2,465 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
1,585 Students
40,307 Students
% White Students
58%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
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
1,055 Students
23,205 Students
% of Others Students
39%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Carver County, MN?
The top-ranked private preschools in Carver County, MN include Chapel Hill Academy, St. Hubert Catholic School, and Emanuel Lutheran School.
How many private preschools are located in Carver County?
16 private preschools are located in Carver County.
How much do private preschools cost in Carver County?
The average tuition cost is $5,826, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $8,922.
How diverse are private preschools in Carver County?
Carver County private preschools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Carver County?
65% of private preschools in Carver County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Carver County are often viewed compared to one another?

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