King's Academy (Formerly St. Cloud Christian School) Photo

Best Stearns County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 private preschools serving 2,534 students in Stearns County, MN.
The top-ranked private preschools in Stearns County, MN include Holy Cross School, All Saints Academy-st Cloud Campus, and Montessori Of Melrose.
The average acceptance rate is 49%, which is lower than the Minnesota private preschool average acceptance rate of 89%.
95% of private preschools in Stearns County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Stearns County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
All Saints Academy-st Cloud Campus
(Catholic)
(1)
1215 11 Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-5295
Gr: PK-6 | 340 students
Granite City Baptist Academy
Granite City Baptist Academy Photo - Academic Excellence in a Christian Atmosphere. Pre-school 4 & Kindergarten 5 through 12th grade.
(Baptist)
1425 County Road 134
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-2801
Gr: PK-12 | 25 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Holy Cross School
(Catholic)
(1)
10672 County Road 8
Kimball, MN 55353
(320) 398-7885
Gr: PK-6 | 34 students Tuition listed
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
160 2nd St. S.
Albany, MN 56307
(320) 845-2011
Gr: PK-6 | 120 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori Of Melrose
Montessori School (Christian)
207 E 5th St N
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-2141
Gr: PK-K | 53 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Boniface School
(Catholic)
501 Main St
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-3541
Gr: PK-6 | 250 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
620 Sundial Drive
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 252-8182
Gr: PK-12 | 249 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
219 2nd St N
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 252-9940
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students
Sts. Peter & Paul School
(Catholic)
(1)
111 Central Ave No
Richmond, MN 56368
(320) 597-2565
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Children's Day Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
3124 Southway Dr
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 251-0865
Gr: PK-K | 47 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Dei Spring Academy
(Other Lutheran)
418 5th Avenue S
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-7700
Gr: NS-PK
Prince Of Peace Lutheran School
Prince Of Peace Lutheran School Photo - Learning for Life ~ Centered on Christ
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4770 County Road 120
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-1477
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
106 3rd Ave NE
Freeport, MN 56331
(320) 836-2591
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students Avg. class size: 99 students Tuition listed
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School
(Catholic)
1615 11th Ave S
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 251-1988
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students
St. Johns-st Andrews Catholic School
(Catholic)
115 E County Road 13
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 987-3133
Gr: PK-6 | 43 students
St. Joseph Laboratory School
(Catholic)
32 W Minnesota St
Saint Joseph, MN 56374
(320) 363-7505
Gr: NS-7 | 129 students
St. Mary Help Of Christians School
(Catholic)
24560 County Road 7
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 251-3937
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students
St. Mary's Catholic School
St. Mary's Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
320 5th Ave SE
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-4257
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
St. Wendelin School
Montessori School (Catholic)
22776 State Highway 15
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 251-9175
Gr: PK-5 | 81 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Stearns County, Minnesota

Stearns County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2410 1st St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 253-4719
Gr: PK-K | 20 students

Overview

This County (Stearns County)
This State (MN)
# Schools
19 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,534 Students
70,432 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
168 Teachers
5,736 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
47%
Average Class Size
24 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,423
$8,930
Average % on Financial Aid
48%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,950
$2,026
Average Acceptance Rate
49%
89%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$39.54 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.57
# American Indian Students
2 Students
341 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
30 Students
1,851 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
2,068 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
36 Students
2,465 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
1,662 Students
40,307 Students
% White Students
66%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
5 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
745 Students
23,168 Students
% of Others Students
30%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Stearns County, MN?
The top-ranked private preschools in Stearns County, MN include Holy Cross School, All Saints Academy-st Cloud Campus, and Montessori Of Melrose.
How many private preschools are located in Stearns County?
19 private preschools are located in Stearns County.
How diverse are private preschools in Stearns County?
Stearns County private preschools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Stearns County?
95% of private preschools in Stearns County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Stearns County are often viewed compared to one another?

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