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Rice County Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 305 students in Rice County, MN.
33% of private preschools in Rice County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Preschools in Rice County (2026-27)

Map of Northfield Montessori
Northfield Montessori
Gr: K | 7 students
Montessori School
340 Montessori Ct
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-1279
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Map of Prairie Creek Community
Prairie Creek Community
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Alternative School
27695 Denmark Avenue
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-9640
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Map of St. Dominic Elementary School
St. Dominic Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students
Catholic
216 Spring St N
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-8136
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Rice County Private Preschools (Closed)

Divine Mercy Catholic School Photo
Divine Mercy Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
15 3rd Ave Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-7706
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Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
305 Students
68,054 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
19 Teachers
5,515 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,900
$7,304

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
339 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
1,809 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
2,048 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
1 Student
2,403 Students
% Black Students
<1%
4%
# White Students
124 Students
38,914 Students
% White Students
41%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
146 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
166 Students
22,115 Students
% of Others Students
55%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in Rice County, MN?
3 private preschools are located in Rice County, MN.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Rice County?
33% of private preschools in Rice County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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