For the 2025 school year, there are 21 private schools serving 3,642 students in Washington County, MN (there are 95 public schools, serving 47,178 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Washington County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Washington County, MN include St. Croix Catholic School, New Life Academy, and St. Ambrose Of Woodbury Catholic School.
The average tuition cost is $8,321, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $10,219.
59% of private schools in Washington County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Top Ranked Washington County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6758 Bailey Road
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 459-4121
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 459-4121
Gr: NS-12 | 796 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Ambrose Of Woodbury Catholic School
(Catholic)
4125 Woodbury Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 768-3078
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 768-3078
Gr: PK-8 | 721 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
621 3rd St S
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 439-5581
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 439-5581
Gr: PK-8 | 324 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Peter Catholic School![St. Peter Catholic School Photo]( "St. Peter Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1250 South Shore Drive
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2216
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2216
Gr: PK-8 | 347 students Avg. class size: 19 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Abi Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
6944 Hudson Blvd
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 739-7686
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 739-7686
Gr: 1-12 | 19 students Avg. class size: 2 students
Carver Lake KinderCare![Carver Lake KinderCare Photo - Caver Lake KinderCare]( "Carver Lake KinderCare Photo - Caver Lake KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
6435 Lake Rd. Terrace
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 714-1078
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 714-1078
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
City Centre KinderCare![City Centre KinderCare Photo - City Centre KinderCare]( "City Centre KinderCare Photo - City Centre KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
8425 City Centre Dr.
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 735-0037
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 735-0037
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Cottage Grove KinderCare![Cottage Grove KinderCare Photo - Cottage Grove KinderCare]( "Cottage Grove KinderCare Photo - Cottage Grove KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
8453 East Point Douglas Rd.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 458-1781
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 458-1781
Gr: NS-PK | 101 students
920 Holley Ave Ste 2
Saint Paul Park, MN 55071
(651) 459-6438
Saint Paul Park, MN 55071
(651) 459-6438
Gr: PK-12 | 74 students Tuition listed
Miniapple International Montessori![Miniapple International Montessori Photo - Our Private Kindergarten program offers a small class size for optimal individual attention. Our state-recognized curriculum develops primary skills that lay the foundation for school readiness in reading, writing, math, geography and cultural studies, science, art, and social development.]( "Miniapple International Montessori Photo - Our Private Kindergarten program offers a small class size for optimal individual attention. Our state-recognized curriculum develops primary skills that lay the foundation for school readiness in reading, writing, math, geography and cultural studies, science, art, and social development.")
Montessori School
780 Helmo Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 739-6275
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 739-6275
Gr: NS-K | 120 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1
Paidea Child Development Center![Paidea Child Development Center Photo - Paidea Child Development Center is located at 949 Geneva Avenue N. near 3M's headquarters in the east metro area of the Twin Cities.]( "Paidea Child Development Center Photo - Paidea Child Development Center is located at 949 Geneva Avenue N. near 3M's headquarters in the east metro area of the Twin Cities.")
Daycare / Preschool
949 Geneva Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 714-8646
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 714-8646
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Primrose School Of Woodbury
Daycare / Preschool
10350 City Walk Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 731-5333
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 731-5333
Gr: PK-K | 150 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Andrews Academy
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
900 Stillwater Road
Saint Paul, MN 55115
(651) 762-9122
Saint Paul, MN 55115
(651) 762-9122
Gr: K-4 | 75 students
St. Andrews Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1001 Holley Ave
Saint Paul Park, MN 55071
(651) 459-3021
Saint Paul Park, MN 55071
(651) 459-3021
Gr: PK-6 | 37 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
177 Neal Ave N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 436-2603
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 436-2603
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. Jude Of The Lake Catholic School![St. Jude Of The Lake Catholic School Photo]( "St. Jude Of The Lake Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
600 Mahtomedi Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55115
(651) 426-2562
Saint Paul, MN 55115
(651) 426-2562
Gr: K-7 Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Salem Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
14940 62nd St N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 439-7831
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 439-7831
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Transfiguration Elementary School
(Catholic)
6135 15th St N
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 501-2220
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 501-2220
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Woodbury Knowledge Beginnings
Daycare / Preschool
8445 Seasons Pkwy
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 739-1399
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 739-1399
Gr: NS-PK
Woodbury Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten![Woodbury Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten Photo]( "Woodbury Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten Photo")
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7380 Afton Road
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 739-5146
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 739-5146
Gr: PK-K | 186 students
Washington County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9025 Tamarack Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 731-2608
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 731-2608
Gr: NS-6 | 139 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
MAG Christian School (Closed 2016)
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
24799 Forest Blvd
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 797-7400
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 797-7400
Gr: PK | 61 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Woodview Terrace Montessori (Closed 2025)
Montessori School
6255 Upper Afton Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 738-8619
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 738-8619
Gr: NS-PK | 19 students Acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Washington County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Washington County, MN include St. Croix Catholic School, New Life Academy, and St. Ambrose Of Woodbury Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Washington County?
21 private schools are located in Washington County.
How much do private schools cost in Washington County?
The average tuition cost is $8,321, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $10,219.
How diverse are private schools in Washington County?
Washington County private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Washington County?
59% of private schools in Washington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Which private schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Washington County include: St. Jude Of The Lake Catholic School vs. St. Croix Catholic School, St. Croix Catholic School vs. St. Jude Of The Lake Catholic School, Salem Lutheran School vs. St. Croix Montessori
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