Top 10 Best Dakota County Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 44 private preschools serving 4,830 students in Dakota County, MN.
The best top ranked private preschools in Dakota County, MN include Faithful Shepherd Catholic School, First Baptist School and St. Joseph Catholic School.
The average tuition cost is $7,644, which is higher than the Minnesota private preschool average tuition cost of $5,887.
45% of private preschools in Dakota County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other Lutheran).

Top Ranked Dakota County Private Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Faithful Shepherd Catholic School
Faithful Shepherd Catholic School Photo - Our STEM lab and Makerspace LabLearner curriculum based on the Next Generation Science Standards. This program has ongoing pre-lab, hands-on lab, and post-lab lessons.
(Catholic)
(5)
3355 Columbia Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55121
(651) 262-2898
Grades: PK-8
| 493 students
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Good Shepherd Lutheran School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
151 County Rd. 42 E.
Burnsville, MN 55306
(952) 432-5527
Grades: PK-8
| 170 students
All Saints Catholic Church School (K-8)
All Saints Catholic Church School (K-8) Photo - Fr. Wilson & Fr. Mike visit the classroom throughout the year.
(Catholic)
(1)
19795 Holyoke Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 469-3332
Grades: PK-8
| 478 students
335 Hurley St E
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 457-2510
Grades: PK-8
| 264 students
Cyprus Classical Academy
Cyprus Classical Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
190 Cobblestone Lane
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 303-5183
Grades: PK-8
| 69 students
First Baptist School
(Baptist)
(1)
14400 Diamond Path West
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-2272
Grades: PK-12
| 232 students
Glory Academy
Glory Academy Photo - Working together.
(Pentecostal)
(3)
25170 Dodd Blvd
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 985-3659
Grades: PK-12
| 40 students
St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
13900 Biscayne Avenue West
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-1658
Grades: NS-8
| 304 students
St. Josephs School
St. Josephs School Photo
(Catholic)
1138 Seminole Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 457-8550
Grades: NS-8
| 462 students
Southview Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
15304 County Road 5
Burnsville, MN 55306
(952) 898-2727
Grades: PK-10
| 65 students
Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran School
Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran School Photo - Established and Excelling
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2950 Highway 55
Saint Paul, MN 55121
(651) 454-1139
Grades: NS-8
| 156 students
Visitation School
Visitation School Photo - Middle School students escort Lower Schoolers to the school opening flag raising in September.
(Catholic)
(6)
2455 Visitation Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651) 683-1705
Grades: PK-12
| 599 students
American Montessori Burnsville
American Montessori Burnsville Photo - American Montessori Burnsville Location
Montessori School
(8)
13973 W Preserve Blvd
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 736-1004
Grades: NS-3
| 55 students
Apple Valley KinderCare
Apple Valley KinderCare Photo - Welcome to the Apple Valley KinderCare!
Daycare / Preschool
7691 145th St. W.
Apple Valley, MN 55124
(952) 431-3511
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Becks Montessori Accelerated Learning Center
Montessori School
4194 Pilot Knob Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 686-7984
Grades: PK-K
| 125 students
Berea Lutheran
(Other Lutheran)
(1)
9308 Rich Valley Blvd
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 994-1074
Grades: PK-8
| 26 students
Berean Preschool
Berean Preschool Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
309 County Road 42 E
Burnsville, MN 55306
(952) 223-1814
Grades: NS-PK
| 125 students
Burnsville KinderCare
Burnsville KinderCare Photo - Burnsville KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1888 East 134th St.
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 891-3800
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Burnsville West KinderCare
Burnsville West KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
1800 Greenwood Dr.
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 890-5116
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Celebration Academy
(Assembly of God)
16655 Kenyon Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-1920
Grades: PK-1
| 62 students
Crown Of Life Lutheran
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
115 Crusader Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 451-3832
Grades: PK-8
| 171 students
Day by Day Child Development Center
Day by Day Child Development Center Photo - Toddler Room
Daycare / Preschool
1565 Cliff Road, Suite 9
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 405-8005
Grades: NS-PK
| 60 students
Dodd Blvd Lakeville KinderCare
Dodd Blvd Lakeville KinderCare Photo - Lakeville/Farmington KinderCare Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
17420 Dodd Blvd.
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 469-6005
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Eagan Cliff Road KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1865 Plaza Dr.
Eagan, MN 55122
(651) 452-1616
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Eagan Knowledge Beginnings
Daycare / Preschool
4155 Lexington Ave. S.
Eagan, MN 55123
(651) 994-4588
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Eagan Krestwood KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3620 Krestwood Lane
Eagan, MN 55123
(651) 681-1968
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Eagan Montessori And Child Care
Montessori School
1250 Lone Oak Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55121
(651) 452-3277
Grades: PK-K
| 33 students
Eagan North KinderCare
Eagan North KinderCare Photo - Lobby - Welcome to KinderCare Eagan North!
Daycare / Preschool
1101 Town Centre Dr.
Eagan, MN 55123
(651) 452-7884
Grades: NS-PK
| students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
16189 Elmhurst Lane
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-6761
Grades: NS-K
| students
Heritage Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
13401 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 431-6225
Grades: PK-K
| 38 students
Holy Trinity Catholic School
Holy Trinity Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
745 6th Ave S
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 455-8557
Grades: PK-8
| 195 students
Kenrick Avenue KinderCare
Kenrick Avenue KinderCare Photo - Infant A is for our non-mobile Infants. In this room, we have many floor mobiles and other activites to keep your child stimulated during the day. Once they start to crawl and/or walk, they will transition to the Infant B Classroom. In this classroom, the teachers follow the exact schedule you are wanting for your Infant.
Daycare / Preschool
17455 Kenrick Ave.
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 898-1200
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Lakeville KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
19881 Idealic Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 683-9801
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Miss Marie's Learning Center
Montessori School
14510 Pennock Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 891-4640
Grades: PK-K
| 38 students
Mississippi Valley Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
1575 Charlton St
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 450-6693
Grades: PK-K
| 27 students
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Dakota County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4300 Nicols Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 456-0001
Grades: K-7
| 21 students
1815 Bromley St
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 451-1863
Grades: PK-6
| 119 students
12156 Nicollet Avenue S.
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 277-0809
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Dakota County, MN?
The top ranked private preschools in Dakota County, MN include Faithful Shepherd Catholic School, First Baptist School and St. Joseph Catholic School.
How many private preschools are located in Dakota County, MN?
44 private preschools are located in Dakota County, MN.
How much do private preschools cost in Dakota County, MN?
The average tuition cost is $7,644, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $5,887.
How diverse are private preschools in Dakota County, MN?
Dakota County, MN private preschools are approximately 19% minority students, which is same as the Minnesota private school average of 19%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Dakota County, MN?
45% of private preschools in Dakota County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other Lutheran).

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