For the 2025-26 school year, there are 21 montessori private elementary schools serving 2,829 students in Minnesota.
The top ranked montessori private elementary schools in Minnesota include Lake Country School, Hand In Hand Christian Montessori, and Discovery Montessori School.
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is lower than the Minnesota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 87%.
Top Ranked Minnesota Montessori Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Discovery Montessori School
Montessori School
804 7th Street South
Princeton, MN 55371
(330) 867-6222
Princeton, MN 55371
(330) 867-6222
Gr: PK-6 | 39 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Hand In Hand Christian Montessori![Hand In Hand Christian Montessori Photo - The Pink Tower is one of the many Montessori materials used by our preschool-aged children in our CASA environment.]( "Hand In Hand Christian Montessori Photo - The Pink Tower is one of the many Montessori materials used by our preschool-aged children in our CASA environment.")
Montessori School (Christian)
301 Peavey Lane
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 300-7860
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 300-7860
Gr: NS-8 | 708 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lake Country School![Lake Country School Photo - Lake Country School]( "Lake Country School Photo - Lake Country School")
Montessori School
3755 Pleasant Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 827-3707
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 827-3707
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 2 Acceptance rate listed
1201 East County Road E
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 429-3710
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 429-3710
Gr: PK-6 | 162 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
13973 W Preserve Blvd
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 736-1004
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 736-1004
Gr: NS-3 | 55 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
Hand In Hand Christian Montessori
Montessori School (Christian)
6820 Auto Club Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55438
(952) 918-1950
Minneapolis, MN 55438
(952) 918-1950
Gr: K-6 | 34 students
Journey Montessori Academy
Montessori School
14980 Garrett Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 953-6441
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 953-6441
Gr: K-7 | 17 students
Many Rivers Montessori
Montessori School
Jefferson Square, 916 E 3rd Street
Duluth, MN 55805
(218) 464-5570
Duluth, MN 55805
(218) 464-5570
Gr: K-8 | 108 students
Mnts Tamil School
Montessori School
3830 Baker Rd
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 267-2917
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 267-2917
Gr: 7-9 | 150 students
1333 5th Ave. S.
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 323-0741
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 323-0741
Gr: NS-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori School Of Brainerd
Montessori School (Christian)
315 N 6th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 831-3482
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 831-3482
Gr: PK-2 | 54 students
313 Mygatt Ave
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 728-4600
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 728-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 42 students
4665 Hodgson Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 484-8242
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 484-8242
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
375 Marie Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 451-1498
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 451-1498
Gr: PK-1 | 4 students
Red Cottage Montessori School
Montessori School
5225 Hwy 61 W # 3
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 327-2468
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 327-2468
Gr: PK-3 | 50 students
Rochester Montessori School
Montessori School
5099 7th Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 288-8725
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 288-8725
Gr: NS-9 | 240 students Avg. class size: 24 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
177 Neal Ave N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 436-2603
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 436-2603
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
638 Mill St
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 474-5812
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 474-5812
Gr: PK-7 | 113 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
St. Wendelin School
Montessori School (Catholic)
22776 State Highway 15
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 251-9175
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 251-9175
Gr: PK-5 | 81 students
Sunny Hollow Montessori![Sunny Hollow Montessori Photo - Face coverings are required, preschool (Casa) and older.]( "Sunny Hollow Montessori Photo - Face coverings are required, preschool (Casa) and older.")
Montessori School
636 Mississippi River Blvd S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 690-2307
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 690-2307
Gr: NS-8 | 142 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
13200 Central Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 862-9110
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 862-9110
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked montessori private elementary schools in Minnesota?
The top ranked montessori private elementary schools in Minnesota include Lake Country School, Hand In Hand Christian Montessori, and Discovery Montessori School.
How many montessori private elementary schools are located in Minnesota?
21 montessori private elementary schools are located in Minnesota.
How diverse are montessori private elementary schools in Minnesota?
Minnesota montessori private elementary schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average of 21%.
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