Quick Facts (26-27)
- # Private Schools: 4
- # Students Served: 445
- Average Tuition: $4,693
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Prior Lake Private Preschools
Quick Facts (26-27)
- # Private Schools: 4
- # Students Served: 445
- Average Tuition: $4,693
- View Prior Lake, MN School Trends
Top Ranked Prior Lake Private Preschools (2026-27)
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
16280 Duluth Ave Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 447-2124
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
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
5565 Credit River Rd SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(833) 905-3276
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Montessori School
4637 Park Nicollet Ave Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-6675
Prior Lake, Minnesota Private Schools (Closed)
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
Montessori School
5116 Gtwy St Se Ste 101
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 447-8845
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
+16.1% (+$651) 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
Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Prior Lake)
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
468 Schools
# Students
445 Students
70,536 Students
% Students of Color
9%
20%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.57
# American Indian Students
4 Students
341 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
1,885 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
2,067 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
7 Students
2,462 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
281 Students
40,270 Students
% White Students
63%
57%
# 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
23,125 Students
% of Others Students
30%
33%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
27 Teachers
5,809 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,693
$7,304
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.
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