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Duluth Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 957 students in Duluth, MN.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Minnesota private preschool average acceptance rate of 91%.
60% of private preschools in Duluth, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 957
  • Average Tuition: $4,397
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 10%
  • View Duluth, MN School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 957
  • Average Tuition: $4,397
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 10%
  • View Duluth, MN School Trends

Top Ranked Duluth Private Preschools (2026-27)

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Stella Maris Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 428 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
2802 E 4th St
Duluth, MN 55812
(218) 623-6253
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Lakeview Christian Academy Photo
Lakeview Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 18
Christian
155 West Central Entrance
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 723-8844
(2)
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Montessori School Of Duluth
Gr: PK-5 | 42 students
Montessori School
313 Mygatt Ave
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 728-4600
(6)
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Stella Maris Academy - St.James Campus
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
715 N 57th Ave W
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 624-1511
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Summit School
Gr: NS-PK | 111 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
1600 N 8th Ave E
Duluth, MN 55805
(218) 724-3133
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Duluth, Minnesota Private Schools (Closed)

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St. Rose School
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students
Catholic
2 6th Ave
Duluth, MN 55810
(218) 624-0818
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Duluth, MN Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
957
Students
$4,397
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
10%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Duluth)
This State (MN)
# Schools
5 Schools
468 Schools
# Students
957 Students
70,526 Students
% Students of Color
10%
20%
0.41
0.57
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
4 Students
341 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
1,885 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
2,067 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
9 Students
2,462 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
730 Students
40,270 Students
% White Students
74%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
146 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
206 Students
23,115 Students
% of Others Students
21%
33%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
89 Teachers
5,809 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
48%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1185
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,397
$7,304
Average Summer Program Cost
$40
$424
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$1,817
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
91%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Duluth, MN?
The top ranked private preschools in Duluth, MN is Stella Maris Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Duluth?
5 private preschools are located in Duluth.
How diverse are private preschools in Duluth?
Duluth private preschools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 20%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Duluth?
60% of private preschools in Duluth are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Duluth are often viewed compared to one another?

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