For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 774 students in 55117, MN.
The top ranked private elementary school in 55117, MN is Minnesota Waldorf School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Minnesota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
60% of private elementary schools in 55117, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked 55117 Minnesota Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
70 East County Road B
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 487-6700
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 487-6700
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Daycare / Preschool
433 Little Canada Road E
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 484-4931
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 484-4931
Gr: NS-5 Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2
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(Catholic)
592 Arlington Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 489-1459
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 489-1459
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
384 Roselawn Avenue E
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 771-8494
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 771-8494
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John School Of Little Canada
(Catholic)
2621 Mcmenemy St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 288-3220
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 288-3220
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Sports: 8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in 55117, MN?
The top ranked private elementary schools in 55117, MN is Minnesota Waldorf School.
How many private elementary schools are located in 55117?
5 private elementary schools are located in 55117.
How diverse are private elementary schools in 55117?
55117 private elementary schools are approximately 39% minority students, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in 55117?
60% of private elementary schools in 55117 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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