For the 2025 school year, there are 9 private preschools with special program emphasis serving 1,682 students in Minnesota.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private preschools in Minnesota include City of Lakes Waldorf School, Liberty Classical Academy, and Minnesota Waldorf School.
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 (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2344 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 767-1550
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 767-1550
Grades: NS-8
| 275 students
3878 Highland Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 772-2777
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 772-2777
Grades: PK-12
| 443 students
70 East County Road B
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 487-6700
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 487-6700
Grades: PK-8
| 161 students
St. Joseph Catholic School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
41 E 1st St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-4500
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-4500
Grades: PK-8
| 222 students
Agape Child Development Center
Special Program Emphasis (Pentecostal)
2304 Emerson Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 287-9775
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 287-9775
Grades: PK-6
| 124 students
6500 Baker Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
(952) 856-0103
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
(952) 856-0103
Grades: PK-12
| 143 students
Pioneers Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
1604 Brookdale Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55444
(763) 208-0822
Minneapolis, MN 55444
(763) 208-0822
Grades: PK-5
| 70 students
400 5th Ave SW
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 206-4646
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 206-4646
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
Southside Family Charter School
Special Program Emphasis
2123 Clinton Ave So
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-8322
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-8322
Grades: NS-8
| 76 students
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 City of Lakes Waldorf School, Liberty Classical Academy, and Minnesota Waldorf School.
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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