For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private preschools with special program emphasis serving 1,683 students in Minnesota.
The top-ranked with special program emphasis private preschools in Minnesota include St. Joseph Catholic School, City of Lakes Waldorf School, and Liberty Classical Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Minnesota private preschool average acceptance rate of 89%.
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.
Top-Ranked Minnesota Private Preschools with Special Program Emphasis (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2344 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 767-1550
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 767-1550
Gr: NS-8 | 275 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3878 Highland Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 772-2777
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 772-2777
Gr: PK-12 | 443 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
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
St. Joseph Catholic School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
41 E 1st St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-4500
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-4500
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Agape Child Development Center
Special Program Emphasis (Pentecostal)
2304 Emerson Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 287-9775
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 287-9775
Gr: PK-6 | 124 students
12007 Excelsior Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN 55343
(952) 856-0103
Minnetonka, MN 55343
(952) 856-0103
Gr: PK-12 | 144 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Pioneers Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
1604 Brookdale Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55444
(763) 208-0822
Minneapolis, MN 55444
(763) 208-0822
Gr: PK-5 | 70 students
400 5th Ave SW
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 206-4646
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 206-4646
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Southside Family Charter School
Special Program Emphasis
2123 Clinton Ave So
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-8322
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-8322
Gr: NS-8 | 76 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in Minnesota?
The top-ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in Minnesota include St. Joseph Catholic School, City of Lakes Waldorf School, and Liberty Classical Academy.
How many private preschools with special program emphasis are located in Minnesota?
9 private preschools with special program emphasis are located in Minnesota.
How diverse are private preschools with special program emphasis in Minnesota?
Minnesota private preschools with special program emphasis are approximately 31% minority students, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average of 20%.
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