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Prior Lake Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 445 students in Prior Lake, MN.
50% of private preschools in Prior Lake, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Prior Lake Private Preschools (2026-27)

St. Michael Catholic School Photo
St. Michael Catholic School
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)
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Map of Prior Lake Christian Academy
Prior Lake Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
5690 Credit River Rd Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 447-7527
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Map of Prior Lake KinderCare
Prior Lake KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
5565 Credit River Rd SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(833) 905-3276
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Map of Sonnet Montessori Inc
Sonnet Montessori Inc
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Montessori School
4637 Park Nicollet Ave Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-6675
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Prior Lake, Minnesota Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Prior Lake Montessori School
Prior Lake Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
Montessori School
5116 Gtwy St Se Ste 101
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 447-8845
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Prior Lake, MN Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+100.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
445
Students
-19.4% (-107 students) 10-yr
$4,693
Avg. Tuition
+61.8% (+$1,793) 10-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
+55.6% (+5 students) 9-yr
9%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-11.1% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Prior Lake)
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
467 Schools
# Students
445 Students
70,696 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearPrior Lake, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025148185191
2024114180187
2023139174185
2022150176188
2021129170184
2020129164179
2019129167182
2018145164181
2017211169183
2016209167181
2015276169173
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% Students of Color
9%
20%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPrior Lake, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20259%21%32%
20249%20%32%
20236%18%32%
202210%20%31%
20219%20%32%
20209%18%31%
20199%19%31%
20189%18%30%
20179%19%31%
20169%19%31%
20159%19%31%
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0.51
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearPrior Lake, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20250.510.570.65
20240.510.570.65
20230.530.570.65
20220.490.560.64
20210.410.550.64
20200.410.540.64
20190.410.520.64
20180.480.530.64
20170.360.500.62
20160.350.500.62
20150.340.510.62
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# American Indian Students
4 Students
341 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a

Percentage of Private Preschool Students of American Indian Trends

YearPrior Lake, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20171%1%1%
20161%1%1%
20151%1%2%
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# Asian Students
14 Students
1,850 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPrior Lake, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20253%3%4%
20243%3%5%
20232%3%5%
20221%2%5%
20211%3%5%
20201%3%4%
20191%2%5%
20181%2%5%
20172%2%3%
20162%2%3%
20152%2%3%
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# Hispanic Students
4 Students
2,065 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPrior Lake, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20251%3%8%
20241%3%8%
20231%3%8%
20221%3%8%
20211%3%7%
20201%3%7%
20191%3%7%
20181%3%7%
20173%2%6%
20163%2%7%
20153%2%6%
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# Black Students
7 Students
2,460 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPrior Lake, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20252%4%6%
20242%4%6%
20231%4%6%
20222%3%6%
20212%3%7%
20202%3%7%
20192%3%6%
20182%3%6%
20171%3%6%
20161%3%6%
20151%3%6%
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# White Students
281 Students
40,254 Students
% White Students
63%
57%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPrior Lake, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202563%57%48%
202463%58%48%
202357%57%48%
202265%59%50%
202174%60%50%
202074%62%51%
201974%65%52%
201866%63%52%
201778%66%54%
201679%66%54%
201580%64%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
134 Students
23,295 Students
% of Others Students
30%
33%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPrior Lake, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202530%33%34%
202430%32%33%
202338%32%33%
202230%31%31%
202121%29%31%
202021%28%31%
201921%26%30%
201829%27%30%
201715%26%30%
201614%26%29%
201513%28%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
27 Teachers
5,799 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPrior Lake, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202516:113:112:1
202416:113:112:1
202317:113:112:1
202215:113:112:1
202115:113:112:1
202015:113:112:1
201915:113:112:1
201815:112:112:1
201718:112:112:1
201617:112:112:1
201518:112:113:1
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Average Class Size
14 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearPrior Lake, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025141716
2024141716
2023141716
2022141616
2021111616
2020111616
2019111616
201851616
201791516
201691516
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Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26

ACT Score Trends (2019-2025)

YearPrior Lake, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025252626
2024252626
2023252726
2022252626
2021252626
2020252626
2019252625
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,693
$8,949

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearPrior Lake, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025$4,693$8,922$12,988
2024$4,693$6,354$10,159
2023$4,778$5,810$9,500
2022$4,778$6,013$8,989
2021$4,778$5,626$8,661
2020$4,778$5,414$8,383
2019$4,778$5,049$8,266
2018$4,950$4,846$7,888
2017$4,550$4,982$7,628
2016$3,620$4,854$7,230
2015$2,900$4,346$6,984
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Prior Lake, MN?
The top ranked private preschools in Prior Lake, MN is St. Michael Catholic School.
How many private preschools are located in Prior Lake?
4 private preschools are located in Prior Lake.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Prior Lake?
50% of private preschools in Prior Lake are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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