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Wayzata Private Preschools (2026-27)

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 89%.
80% of private preschools in Wayzata, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # 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 (2026-27)

  • # 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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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 (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
1,381
Students
-34.3% (-721 students) 10-yr
$8,475
Avg. Tuition
+64.6% (+$3,325) 7-yr
19
Avg. Class Size
+18.8% (+3 students) 10-yr
8%
Students of Color
-68.0% (-17.0 pp) 10-yr
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+100.0% (+8.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Wayzata)
This State (MN)
# Schools
5 Schools
467 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearWayzata, MN Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20226
20216
20206
20196
20185
20174
20164
20155
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# Students
1,381 Students
70,696 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearWayzata, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025315185191
2024313180187
2023445174185
2022405176188
2021405170184
2020385164179
2019358167182
2018409164181
2017184169183
2016184167181
2015420169173
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% Students of Color
8%
20%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWayzata, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20258%21%32%
20248%20%32%
20234%18%32%
202223%20%31%
202123%20%32%
202027%18%31%
201925%19%31%
201821%18%30%
201716%19%31%
201616%19%31%
201525%19%31%
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0.54
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearWayzata, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20250.540.570.65
20240.540.570.65
20230.520.570.65
20220.520.560.64
20210.520.550.64
20200.530.540.64
20190.530.520.64
20180.530.530.64
20170.370.500.62
20160.370.500.62
20150.530.510.62
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# American Indian Students
7 Students
341 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a

Percentage of Private Preschool Students of American Indian Trends

YearWayzata, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20171%1%1%
20161%1%1%
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# Asian Students
19 Students
1,850 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWayzata, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20252%3%4%
20242%3%5%
20231%3%5%
20222%2%5%
20212%3%5%
20202%3%4%
20191%2%5%
20182%2%5%
20173%2%3%
20163%2%3%
20151%2%3%
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# Hispanic Students
37 Students
2,065 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWayzata, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20252%3%8%
20242%3%8%
20231%3%8%
20221%3%8%
20211%3%7%
20201%3%7%
20192%3%7%
20181%3%7%
20173%2%6%
20163%2%7%
20152%2%6%
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# Black Students
5 Students
2,460 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
924 Students
40,254 Students
% White Students
55%
57%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWayzata, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202549%57%48%
202449%58%48%
202342%57%48%
202243%59%50%
202143%60%50%
202044%62%51%
201946%65%52%
201844%63%52%
201778%66%54%
201678%66%54%
201544%64%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
693 Students
23,295 Students
% of Others Students
41%
33%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWayzata, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202547%33%34%
202447%32%33%
202356%32%33%
202254%31%31%
202154%29%31%
202053%28%31%
201951%26%30%
201853%27%30%
201715%26%30%
201615%26%29%
201553%28%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
87 Teachers
5,799 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWayzata, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202518:113:112:1
202419:113:112:1
202311:113:112:1
202212:113:112:1
202112:113:112:1
202011:113:112:1
201910:113:112:1
201810:112:112:1
201712:112:112:1
201612:112:112:1
20158:112:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
48%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearWayzata, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202543%48%51%
202443%47%51%
202356%48%51%
202257%48%51%
202157%49%50%
202048%50%50%
201942%51%50%
201848%52%50%
201735%50%49%
201635%50%49%
201550%46%48%
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Average Class Size
19 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearWayzata, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025191716
2024191716
2023181716
2022171616
2021171616
2020161616
2019161616
2018161616
2017161516
2016161516
2015161616
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,475
$8,949

Tuition Cost Trends (2018-2025)

YearWayzata, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025$7,975$8,922$12,988
2024$5,950$6,354$10,159
2023$5,300$5,810$9,500
2022$5,300$6,013$8,989
2021$5,300$5,626$8,661
2020$5,150$5,414$8,383
2019$5,150$5,049$8,266
2018$5,150$4,846$7,888
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Average % on Financial Aid
45%
37%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearWayzata, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202545%37%31%
202425%36%30%
202323%34%30%
202226%33%29%
202126%32%29%
202024%31%29%
201924%31%28%
201824%32%27%
201520%27%24%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,475
$2,059

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2018-2025)

YearWayzata, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025$2,475$1,999$4,864
2024$2,650$1,956$4,788
2023$2,650$1,914$4,663
2022$2,650$2,107$4,366
2021$2,650$1,927$4,213
2020$2,500$1,937$4,101
2019$2,500$2,026$3,985
2018$2,700$1,601$3,694
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
89%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearWayzata, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202585%89%83%
2024100%92%88%
202376%93%88%
202276%93%88%
202176%93%88%
202052%92%88%
201952%92%88%
201865%93%88%
201565%92%88%
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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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