Quick Facts (2026-27)
- # Private Schools: 2
- # Students Served: 480
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Best Steele County Private Preschools (2026-27)
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- # Private Schools: 2
- # Students Served: 480
- View Steele County, MN School Trends
Top Ranked Steele County Private Preschools (2026-27)
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students
Catholic
730 S Cedar Ave
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 446-2300
Gr: PK-12 | 113 students
Baptist
265 26th St Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 451-3495
Overview
Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
480 Students
70,696 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
20%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
30 Teachers
5,799 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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
40,254 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
23,295 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.
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