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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 95 private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) serving 5,980 students in Minnesota. You can also find more schools membership associations in Minnesota.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Minnesota include Al-amal School, Mounds Park Academy, and St. Hubert Catholic School.
The average tuition cost is $10,513, which is higher than the Minnesota private preschool average tuition cost of $7,304.
17% of private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 95

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 95

Top Ranked Private Preschools 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
Little Voyageurs Montessori School Photo
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
Montessori School
825 51st Avenue NE
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 788-0889
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)
14th Street KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
402 14th St. North West
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 282-5676
Apple Valley KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
7691 145th St. W.
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 431-3511
Arden Hills KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4545 N. Hamline Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 631-8728
(1)
Map of Armatage KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
12312 Frazier Street NE
Minneapolis, MN 55449
(833) 905-3276
Berean Preschool Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 125 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
309 County Road 42 E
Burnsville, MN 55306
(952) 223-1814
Blaine KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
10851 Jefferson St NE
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 757-8893
Brookdale KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
6020 Earle Brown Dr.
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-7013
Brooklyn Blvd. KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
7660 Kentucky Ave. North
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 560-5534
Brooklyn Park KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
7924 Brooklyn Blvd.
Minneapolis, MN 55445
(763) 425-1126
Map of Bunker Lake KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
14100 Saint Francis Blvd
Ramsey, MN 55303
(763) 576-9586
Burnsville KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1888 East 134th St.
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 891-3800
Burnsville West KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1800 Greenwood Dr.
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 890-5116
Map of Calvary Prekindergarten
Gr: NS-PK | 70 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
7520 Golden Valley Road
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(763) 545-5933
Carver Lake KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
6435 Lake Rd. Terrace
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 714-1078
Cedar KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
8800 Cedar Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55425
(952) 854-5905
Champlin KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
202 E Hayden Lake Rd.
Champlin, MN 55316
(763) 323-8300
Chanhassen KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2800 Corporate Place
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 466-2273
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
City Centre KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
8425 City Centre Dr.
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 735-0037
Cottage Grove KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 101 students
Daycare / Preschool
8453 East Point Douglas Rd.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 458-1781
County Road KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4475 Highway 169 N
Minneapolis, MN 55442
(763) 553-7775
Dodd Blvd Lakeville KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
17420 Dodd Blvd.
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 469-6005
Map of Eagan Cliff Road KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1865 Plaza Dr.
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 452-1616
Map of Eagan Knowledge Beginnings
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4155 Lexington Ave. S.
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 994-4588
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Minnesota?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Minnesota include Al-amal School, Mounds Park Academy, and St. Hubert Catholic School.
How many private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Minnesota?
95 private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Minnesota.
How much do private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) cost in Minnesota?
The average tuition cost is $10,513, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $7,304.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Minnesota?
Minnesota private preschools 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 preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are religiously affiliated in Minnesota?
17% of private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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