Primrose School Of St. Paul At Merriam Park in Saint Paul, MN, enrolls 165 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, city–based early childhood program.
The school serves a diverse student body, with approximately 47% of students identified as students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for diversity.
The program has one teacher responsible for 165 students, indicating a high student–teacher ratio within this early learning setting.
Located in a large city community, this Saint Paul preschool offers early childhood education in a co–educational environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Primrose School Of St. Paul At Merriam Park ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
165 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
47%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Primrose School Of St. Paul At Merriam Park?
The application deadline for Primrose School Of St. Paul At Merriam Park is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Primrose School Of St. Paul At Merriam Park is Mount Zion Temple (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Highland Park Montessori School (0.5 miles away)
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Quick Facts
1550 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 690-5327
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 690-5327
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Mount Zion Temple
(Jewish)
1300 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-3881
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-3881
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 229 students
Jean Lyle's Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
130 Howell St N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 646-9603
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 646-9603
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Avg. class size: 11 students
1983 Dayton Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 644-3380
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 644-3380
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Children's Center Montessori Inc.
Montessori School
1536 Minnehaha Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-6053
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-6053
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 18 students Tuition listed
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