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Minnesota Private Daycares & Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 466 private daycares & preschools serving 68,054 students in Minnesota.

The private daycares & preschools in Minnesota include Minnehaha Academy, Breck School, and Cotter Schools.

The average tuition cost is $7,304, which is lower than the Minnesota average tuition cost of $8,864.

63% of private daycares & preschools in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 466
# Students Served: 68,054

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 466
# Students Served: 68,054

Minnesota Private Daycares & Preschools Trends

466

Private Schools

68,054

Students

$7,304

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

20%

Students of Color

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Minnesota?

The private daycares & preschools in Minnesota include Minnehaha Academy, Breck School, and Cotter Schools.

How many private daycares & preschools are located in Minnesota?

466 private daycares & preschools are located in Minnesota.

How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Minnesota?

The average tuition cost is $7,304, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $8,864.

How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Minnesota?

Minnesota private daycares & preschools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.

What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Minnesota?

63% of private daycares & preschools in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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