Best St. Louis County Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 1,122 students in St. Louis County, MN.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Minnesota private preschool average acceptance rate of 92%.
67% of private preschools in St. Louis County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked St. Louis County Private Preschools (2026-27)

Stella Maris Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 428 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
2802 E 4th St
Duluth, MN 55812
(218) 623-6253
Lakeview Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 18
Christian
155 West Central Entrance
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 723-8844
(2)
Map of Marquette Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students
Catholic
311 3rd St S
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-6811
Map of Montessori School Of Duluth
Gr: PK-5 | 42 students
Montessori School
313 Mygatt Ave
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 728-4600
(6)
Stella Maris Academy - St.James Campus Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
715 N 57th Ave W
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 624-1511
Map of Summit School
Gr: NS-PK | 111 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
1600 N 8th Ave E
Duluth, MN 55805
(218) 724-3133
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St. Louis County Private Preschools (Closed)

Map of Hibbing Catholic Elementary Schools
Gr: PK-2 | 107 students
Catholic
200 E 39th St
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 262-3639
Map of St. Rose School
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students
Catholic
2 6th Ave
Duluth, MN 55810
(218) 624-0818

Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
1,122 Students
70,696 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
104 Teachers
5,799 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
48%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1185
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,397
$7,369
Average Summer Program Cost
$40
$239
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$1,698
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
92%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.57
# American Indian Students
4 Students
341 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
1,850 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
2,065 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
10 Students
2,460 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
875 Students
40,254 Students
% White Students
76%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
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
225 Students
23,295 Students
% of Others Students
20%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in St. Louis County, MN?
The top ranked private preschools in St. Louis County, MN is Stella Maris Academy.
How many private preschools are located in St. Louis County?
6 private preschools are located in St. Louis County.
How diverse are private preschools in St. Louis County?
St. Louis County private preschools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 20%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in St. Louis County?
67% of private preschools in St. Louis County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in St. Louis County are often viewed compared to one another?

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