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Best Washington County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 private preschools serving 3,503 students in Washington County, MN.
The top-ranked private preschools in Washington County, MN include St. Croix Catholic School, New Life Academy, and St. Peter Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Minnesota private preschool average acceptance rate of 89%.
47% of private preschools in Washington County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Top-Ranked Washington County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
New Life Academy
New Life Academy Photo - We educate students to be faith-filled, future-ready leaders that will influence the world for Christ
(Christian)
(5)
6758 Bailey Road
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 459-4121
Gr: NS-12 | 819 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
St. Ambrose Of Woodbury Catholic School
(Catholic)
4125 Woodbury Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 768-3078
Gr: PK-8 | 721 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
St. Croix Catholic School
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(Catholic)
(1)
621 3rd St S
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
(Catholic)
1250 South Shore Drive
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2216
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students Avg. class size: 19 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Carver Lake KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
6435 Lake Rd. Terrace
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 714-1078
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
City Centre KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
8425 City Centre Dr.
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 735-0037
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Cottage Grove KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
8453 East Point Douglas Rd.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 458-1781
Gr: NS-PK | 101 students
East Ridge KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
4025 Benjamin Dr
Woodbury, MN 55129
(651) 461-7160
Gr: NS-PK
Hope Christian Academy
Hope Christian Academy Photo
920 Holley Ave Ste 2
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.
Montessori School
780 Helmo Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 739-6275
Gr: NS-K | 120 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1
Oakdale KinderCare
Oakdale KinderCare Photo - Building Image
Daycare / Preschool
7380 10th St. North
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 735-3711
Gr: NS-PK
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.
Daycare / Preschool
949 Geneva Ave N
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
Gr: PK-K | 150 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Andrews Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1001 Holley Ave
Saint Paul Park, MN 55071
(651) 459-3021
Gr: PK-6 | 37 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
St. Croix Montessori
St. Croix Montessori Photo
Montessori School
(2)
177 Neal Ave N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 436-2603
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Salem Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
14940 62nd St N
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
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Woodbury Knowledge Beginnings
Daycare / Preschool
8445 Seasons Pkwy
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 739-1399
Gr: NS-PK
Woodbury Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
Woodbury Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7380 Afton Road
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 739-5146
Gr: PK-K | 186 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Washington County, Minnesota

Washington County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
9025 Tamarack Rd
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
Gr: PK | 61 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
6255 Upper Afton Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 738-8619
Gr: NS-PK | 19 students Acceptance rate listed

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
3,503 Students
70,696 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
205 Teachers
5,799 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
48%
Average Class Size
21 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,942
$8,949
Average Summer Program Cost
$220
$239
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$2,059
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.57
# American Indian Students
8 Students
341 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
64 Students
1,850 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
65 Students
2,065 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
113 Students
2,460 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
1,715 Students
40,254 Students
% White Students
50%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
87 Students
146 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,350 Students
23,295 Students
% of Others Students
40%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Washington County, MN?
The top-ranked private preschools in Washington County, MN include St. Croix Catholic School, New Life Academy, and St. Peter Catholic School.
How many private preschools are located in Washington County?
19 private preschools are located in Washington County.
How diverse are private preschools in Washington County?
Washington County private preschools are approximately 20% minority students, which is same as the Minnesota private school average of 20%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Washington County?
47% of private preschools in Washington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Which private preschools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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