Solid Rock Christian Academy Photo - Our kids enjoy being outside for most of our break periods.

Best Sherburne County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 433 students in Sherburne County, MN.
The top-ranked private preschools in Sherburne County, MN include Prairie Hill Montessori School and Solid Rock Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 53%, which is lower than the Minnesota private preschool average acceptance rate of 89%.
67% of private preschools in Sherburne County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Sherburne County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Prairie Hill Montessori School
Prairie Hill Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(1)
26070 2nd St E
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 856-5500
Gr: NS-PK | 45 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Solid Rock Christian Academy
Solid Rock Christian Academy Photo - Our kids enjoy being outside for most of our break periods.
(Pentecostal)
11800 196th Avenue NW
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-2816
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
My Own Montessori
Montessori School
(1)
1118 4th Street Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(612) 599-2464
Gr: PK-K | 14 students
Northland Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
3686 County Road 8 Se
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 252-5677
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students
St. Andrew Catholic School
(Catholic)
428 Irving Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-2216
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Tuition listed
St. John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9243 Viking Blvd Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-6616
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Sherburne County, Minnesota

Sherburne County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Discovery Montessori Academy (Closed 2025)
Montessori School (Christian)
508 Freeport Ave Nw Unit 1
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 631-0202
Gr: PK-5 | 77 students
829 School Street Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-6594
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students

Overview

This County (Sherburne County)
This State (MN)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
433 Students
70,432 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
32 Teachers
5,736 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,850
$8,930
Average Summer Program Cost
$175
$224
Average Acceptance Rate
53%
89%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$39.54 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.57
# American Indian Students
2 Students
341 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,851 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
2,068 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
6 Students
2,465 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
235 Students
40,307 Students
% White Students
61%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
136 Students
23,168 Students
% of Others Students
35%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Sherburne County, MN?
The top-ranked private preschools in Sherburne County, MN include Prairie Hill Montessori School and Solid Rock Christian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Sherburne County?
6 private preschools are located in Sherburne County.
How diverse are private preschools in Sherburne County?
Sherburne County private preschools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Sherburne County?
67% of private preschools in Sherburne County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private preschools in Sherburne County are often viewed compared to one another?

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