Stearns County Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 19 private preschools serving 2,537 students in Stearns County, MN.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Minnesota private preschool average acceptance rate of 92%.
95% of private preschools in Stearns County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 19
  • # Students Served: 2,537
  • Average Tuition: $3,769
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 48%
  • Average Class Size: 26 students
  • % Students of Color: 8%
  • View Stearns County, MN School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 19
  • # Students Served: 2,537
  • Average Tuition: $3,769
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 48%
  • Average Class Size: 26 students
  • % Students of Color: 8%
  • View Stearns County, MN School Trends

Top Ranked Stearns County Private Preschools (2026-27)

Map of All Saints Academy-st Cloud Campus
Gr: PK-6 | 340 students
Catholic
1215 11 Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-5295
(1)
Granite City Baptist Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6
Baptist
1425 County Road 134
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-2801
Map of Holy Cross School
Gr: PK-6 | 34 students
Catholic
10672 County Road 8
Kimball, MN 55353
(320) 398-7885
(1)
Map of Holy Family School
Gr: PK-6 | 120 students
Catholic
160 2nd St. S.
Albany, MN 56307
(320) 845-2011
King's Academy (Formerly St. Cloud Christian School) Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
620 Sundial Drive
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 252-8182
(4)
Map of St. Boniface School
Gr: PK-6 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
501 Main St
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-3541
Map of St. Francis Xavier School
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students
Catholic
219 2nd St N
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 252-9940
Map of Children's Day Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
3124 Southway Dr
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 251-0865
(1)
Map of Dei Spring Academy
Gr: NS-PK
Other Lutheran
418 5th Avenue S
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-7700
Map of Montessori Of Melrose
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
Montessori School (Christian)
207 E 5th St N
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-2141
Prince Of Peace Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4770 County Road 120
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-1477
Map of Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students
Catholic
106 3rd Ave NE
Freeport, MN 56331
(320) 836-2591
Map of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students
Catholic
1615 11th Ave S
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 251-1988
Map of St. Johns-st Andrews Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 43 students
Catholic
115 E County Road 13
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 987-3133
Map of St. Joseph Laboratory School
Gr: NS-7 | 129 students
Catholic
32 W Minnesota St
Saint Joseph, MN 56374
(320) 363-7505
Map of St. Mary Help Of Christians School
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students
Catholic
24560 County Road 7
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 251-3937
St. Mary's Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
320 5th Ave SE
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-4257
Map of St. Wendelin School
Gr: PK-5 | 81 students
Montessori School (Catholic)
22776 State Highway 15
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 251-9175
Map of Sts. Peter & Paul School
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
111 Central Ave No
Richmond, MN 56368
(320) 597-2565
(1)
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Stearns County, Minnesota

Stearns County Private Preschools (Closed)

Map of Whole Child Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Montessori School
2410 1st St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 253-4719

Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
19 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Students
2,537 Students
68,054 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Students of Color
8%
20%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
168 Teachers
5,515 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
48%
Average Class Size
26 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,769
$7,304
Average % on Financial Aid
48%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,950
$1,817
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
92%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.57

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# American Indian Students
2 Students
339 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
30 Students
1,809 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
2,048 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Black Students
36 Students
2,403 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# White Students
1,662 Students
38,914 Students
% White Students
66%
57%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
146 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
745 Students
22,115 Students
% of Others Students
30%
33%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

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 All Saints Academy-st Cloud Campus, Holy Family School, and Holy Cross School.
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 20%.
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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