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Best Fergus Falls Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 484 students in Fergus Falls, MN.
The top-ranked private preschool in Fergus Falls, MN is Hillcrest Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota private preschool average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private preschools in Fergus Falls, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Fergus Falls Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Hillcrest Academy
Hillcrest Academy Photo
(Other Lutheran)
610 Hillcrest Drive
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3371
Gr: PK-12 | 306 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
426 W Cavour Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-6661
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students Tuition listed
Preschool at Trinity / Trinity Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1150 W Cavour Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-5847
Gr: NS | 21 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Fergus Falls, Minnesota Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
402 Western Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-6035
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students

Overview

This Town (Fergus Falls)
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
484 Students
70,432 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
36 Teachers
5,736 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
47%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1210
(Out of 1600)
1270

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$35,128
$8,930
Average % on Financial Aid
75%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$2,026
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
89%
Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$39.54 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
341 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,851 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
2,068 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
3 Students
2,465 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
347 Students
40,307 Students
% White Students
69%
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
141 Students
23,168 Students
% of Others Students
28%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Fergus Falls, MN?
The top-ranked private preschools in Fergus Falls, MN is Hillcrest Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Fergus Falls?
3 private preschools are located in Fergus Falls.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Fergus Falls?
100% of private preschools in Fergus Falls are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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