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Wayzata Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 1,381 students in Wayzata, MN.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Minnesota private preschool average acceptance rate of 92%.
80% of private preschools in Wayzata, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,381
  • Average Tuition: $8,475
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 8%
  • View Wayzata, MN School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,381
  • Average Tuition: $8,475
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 8%
  • View Wayzata, MN School Trends

Top Ranked Wayzata Private Preschools (2026-27)

Hand In Hand Christian Montessori Photo
Hand In Hand Christian Montessori
Gr: NS-12 | 515 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10
Montessori School (Christian)
301 Peavey Lane
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 300-7860
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Holy Name Of Jesus School Photo
Holy Name Of Jesus School
Gr: NS-6 | 454 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
155 County Road 24
Wayzata, MN 55391
(763) 473-3675
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Map of Redeemer Christian Academy
Redeemer Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
115 Wayzata Blvd W
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 473-5356
(1)
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St. Bartholomew Elementary School Photo
St. Bartholomew Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
630 Wayzata Blvd E
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 473-6189
(1)
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Step By Step Montessori Schools at Wayzata
Gr: PK-K | 99 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
15300 Wayzata Blvd
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 476-0240
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Wayzata, Minnesota Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Calvary Memorial Christian School
Calvary Memorial Christian School
Gr: K-9 | 66 students
Christian
2420 Dunwoody Ave
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 471-0023
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Map of Grace Lutheran Christian School
Grace Lutheran Christian School
Gr: K-7 | 37 students
Other Lutheran
18360 Minnetonka Blvd
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 476-4525
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Wayzata, MN Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
1,381
Students
$8,475
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
8%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Wayzata)
This State (MN)
# Schools
5 Schools
466 Schools
# Students
1,381 Students
68,054 Students
% Students of Color
8%
20%
0.54
0.57
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
7 Students
339 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
1,809 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
2,048 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
5 Students
2,403 Students
% Black Students
<1%
4%
# White Students
924 Students
38,914 Students
% White Students
55%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
146 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
693 Students
22,115 Students
% of Others Students
41%
33%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
87 Teachers
5,515 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
48%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,475
$7,304
Average % on Financial Aid
45%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,475
$1,817
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
92%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Wayzata, MN?
The top ranked private preschools in Wayzata, MN include Holy Name Of Jesus School and Hand In Hand Christian Montessori.
How many private preschools are located in Wayzata?
5 private preschools are located in Wayzata.
How diverse are private preschools in Wayzata?
Wayzata 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 Wayzata?
80% of private preschools in Wayzata are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private preschools in Wayzata are often viewed compared to one another?

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