Minnesota Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) serving 5,070 students in Minnesota.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is lower than the Minnesota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 91%.
80% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Minnesota include Visitation School, Al-amal School, and St. Thomas More School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 15

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 15

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Minnesota (2026-27)

Mounds Park Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 88
2051 Larpenteur Avenue E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-5577
(25)
Al-amal School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 393 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
1401 Gardena Avenue NE
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 231-9701
(2)
Community of Saints Regional Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
335 Hurley St E
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 457-2510
(1)
Highland Catholic School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 442 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
2017 Bohland Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 690-2477
Holy Trinity Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
745 6th Ave S
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 455-8557
(4)
Notre Dame Academy Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 298 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
13505 Excelsior Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 358-3500
(2)
Map of St. Hubert Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 766 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
8201 Main Street
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 934-6003
St. Michael Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
16280 Duluth Ave Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 447-2124
(1)
St. Thomas More School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1065 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 224-4836
Shakopee Area Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 566 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
2700 17th Ave E
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 445-3387
(1)
Visitation School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 605 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 24
Catholic
2455 Visitation Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651) 683-1706
(6)
Children's Discovery Academy Photo
Gr: NS-5
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
433 Little Canada Road E
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 484-4931
Presentation Of Mary School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1695 Kennard Street
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 777-5877
St. Jerome Elementary School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
384 Roselawn Avenue E
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 771-8494
(2)
Map of St. Pascal Regional Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Catholic
1757 Conway St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 432-4970

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Minnesota?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Minnesota include Visitation School, Al-amal School, and St. Thomas More School.
How many private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Minnesota?
15 private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Minnesota.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Minnesota?
Minnesota private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are approximately 32% minority students, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average of 20%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are religiously affiliated in Minnesota?
80% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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