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Best Minnesota Private Preschools Belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private preschools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) serving 1,796 students in Minnesota. You can also find more schools membership associations in Minnesota.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Minnesota include Central Minnesota Christian School, Rochester Central Lutheran School, and Carondelet Catholic.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Minnesota private preschool average acceptance rate of 89%.
63% of private preschools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Calvinist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Minnesota (2026-27)

Map of Carondelet Catholic
Carondelet Catholic
Gr: PK-8 | 399 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
3210 W 51st St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 927-8673
(7)
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Central Minnesota Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 338 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 13
Calvinist
204 School St
Prinsburg, MN 56281
(320) 978-8700
(5)
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Rochester Central Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2619 9th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-3267
(7)
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Map of Jean Lyle's Childrens Center
Jean Lyle's Childrens Center
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Daycare / Preschool
130 Howell St N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 646-9603
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Lakeview Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 18
Christian
155 West Central Entrance
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 723-8844
(2)
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Map of Primrose School Of The Lakes At Blaine
Primrose School Of The Lakes At Blaine
Gr: PK-K | 131 students
Daycare / Preschool
2303 124th Ct Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55449
(763) 767-4222
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Rochester Arts & Sciences Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
400 5th Ave SW
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 206-4646
(4)
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Map of St. Marys Catholic Elementary School
St. Marys Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 64 students
Catholic
223 1st St Ne
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3324
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Minnesota?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Minnesota include Central Minnesota Christian School, Rochester Central Lutheran School, and Carondelet Catholic.
How many private preschools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) are located in Minnesota?
8 private preschools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) are located in Minnesota.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Minnesota?
Minnesota private preschools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 20%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) are religiously affiliated in Minnesota?
63% of private preschools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Calvinist).
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15:1
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