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New Ulm Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 737 students in New Ulm, MN.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Minnesota private preschool average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private preschools in New Ulm, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked New Ulm Private Preschools (2026-27)

Map of New Ulm Area Catholic Schools
New Ulm Area Catholic Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 373 students
Catholic
600 N Washington St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 354-2719
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St. Paul's Lutheran School Photo
St. Paul's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
126 S Payne Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 354-2329
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New Ulm, MN Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
737
Students
-5.5% (-43 students) 10-yr
$4,793
Avg. Tuition
-6.0% (-$307) 6-yr
21
Avg. Class Size
+10.5% (+2 students) 10-yr
1%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (New Ulm)
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
467 Schools
# Students
737 Students
70,696 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearNew Ulm, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025369185191
2024369180187
2023374174185
2022372176188
2021355170184
2020362164179
2019423167182
2018409164181
2017390169183
2016390167181
2015390169173
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% Students of Color
1%
20%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearNew Ulm, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20251%21%32%
20241%20%32%
20231%18%32%
20221%20%31%
20211%20%32%
201935%19%31%
201836%18%30%
20171%19%31%
20161%19%31%
20151%19%31%
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0.21
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearNew Ulm, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20250.210.570.65
20240.210.570.65
20230.380.570.65
20220.370.560.64
20210.330.550.64
20200.350.540.64
20190.600.520.64
20180.580.530.64
20170.070.500.62
20160.070.500.62
20150.070.510.62
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
341 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,850 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
2,065 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
1 Student
2,460 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearNew Ulm, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
201930%3%6%
201831%3%6%
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# White Students
649 Students
40,254 Students
% White Students
88%
57%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearNew Ulm, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202588%57%48%
202488%58%48%
202376%57%48%
202276%59%50%
202180%60%50%
202078%62%51%
201955%65%52%
201857%63%52%
201797%66%54%
201697%66%54%
201597%64%54%
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# 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
85 Students
23,295 Students
% of Others Students
12%
33%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearNew Ulm, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202512%33%34%
202412%32%33%
202324%32%33%
202224%31%31%
202120%29%31%
202022%28%31%
201914%26%30%
201811%27%30%
20173%26%30%
20163%26%29%
20153%28%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
52 Teachers
5,799 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearNew Ulm, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202514:113:112:1
202414:113:112:1
202319:113:112:1
202221:113:112:1
202120:113:112:1
202020:113:112:1
201915:113:112:1
201815:112:112:1
201714:112:112:1
201614:112:112:1
201514:112:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
48%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearNew Ulm, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202530%48%51%
202430%47%51%
202330%48%51%
202230%48%51%
202130%49%50%
202030%50%50%
201923%51%50%
201823%52%50%
201723%50%49%
201623%50%49%
201523%46%48%
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Average Class Size
21 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearNew Ulm, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025211716
2024211716
2023211716
2022211616
2021201616
2020201616
2019191616
2018191616
2017191516
2016191516
2015191616
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,793
$8,949

Tuition Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearNew Ulm, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025$4,793$8,922$12,988
2024$4,793$6,354$10,159
2023$3,688$5,810$9,500
2022$2,900$6,013$8,989
2021$2,750$5,626$8,661
2020$2,750$5,414$8,383
2019$5,100$5,049$8,266
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Average % on Financial Aid
10%
37%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearNew Ulm, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202510%37%31%
202410%36%30%
202310%34%30%
202210%33%29%
202110%32%29%
202010%31%29%
201921%31%28%
201821%32%27%
201721%32%26%
201621%30%25%
201521%27%24%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$450
$2,059

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearNew Ulm, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025$450$1,999$4,864
2024$450$1,956$4,788
2023$450$1,914$4,663
2022$450$2,107$4,366
2021$425$1,927$4,213
2020$425$1,937$4,101
2019$400$2,026$3,985
2018$400$1,601$3,694
2017$400$1,827$3,658
2016$400$1,724$3,429
2015$400$2,013$3,393
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
89%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearNew Ulm, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202592%89%83%
202492%92%88%
202392%93%88%
202292%93%88%
202192%93%88%
201998%92%88%
201898%93%88%
201798%94%88%
201698%93%88%
201598%92%88%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in New Ulm, MN?
The top ranked private preschools in New Ulm, MN include St. Paul's Lutheran School and New Ulm Area Catholic Schools.
How many private preschools are located in New Ulm?
2 private preschools are located in New Ulm.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in New Ulm?
100% of private preschools in New Ulm are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

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