Best Steele County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 480 students in Steele County, MN.
The top-ranked private preschool in Steele County, MN is St. Marys School.
100% of private preschools in Steele County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Steele County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Marys School
(Catholic)
730 S Cedar Ave
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 446-2300
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students
Owatonna Christian School
(Baptist)
265 26th St Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 451-3495
Gr: PK-12 | 113 students

Overview

This County (Steele County)
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
480 Students
70,962 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
30 Teachers
5,784 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
341 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
1,850 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
2,065 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
6 Students
2,460 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
328 Students
40,276 Students
% White Students
68%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
119 Students
23,392 Students
% of Others Students
25%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Steele County, MN?
The top-ranked private preschools in Steele County, MN is St. Marys School.
How many private preschools are located in Steele County?
2 private preschools are located in Steele County.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Steele County?
100% of private preschools in Steele County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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