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Largest Minnesota Private Preschools

Name: Minnesota Average Students Per School Trends (Pre-K)
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The average private preschool in Minnesota has 186 students (2026-27).

The largest private preschool in Minnesota is The Blake School (Middle School, grades 6-8), The Blake School Early Learning Center, and The Blake School/Upper School, each with 1,236 students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MN Schools Ranked: 379
Top 20 Range (Students): 571–1,236
MN School Avg.: 186
National School Avg.: 187

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MN Schools Ranked: 379
Top 20 Range (Students): 571–1,236
MN School Avg.: 186
National School Avg.: 187

Minnesota Average Students Per School (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +10.8% (+18 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Minnesota (MN) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	191	185	▲ +5	▲ +2.8%
2024	187	180	▲ +6	▲ +3.4%
2023	185	174	▼ -2	▼ -1.1%
2022	188	176	▲ +6	▲ +3.5%
2021	184	170	▲ +6	▲ +3.7%
2020	179	164	▼ -3	▼ -1.8%
2019	182	167	▲ +3	▲ +1.8%
2018	181	164	▼ -5	▼ -3.0%
2017	183	169	▲ +2	▲ +1.2%
2016	181	167	▼ -2	▼ -1.2%
2015	173	169	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Minnesota (students range: 571–1,236, avg 186)

School Size Range: 418 1,236 Avg. School Size: 700

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Minnesota average private preschools student size?

The Minnesota average private preschools student size is 186 for 2026-27.

What are the private preschools with the largest student size in Minnesota?

The top ranked private preschools in Minnesota include The Blake School (Middle School, grades 6-8), The Blake School Early Learning Center and The Blake School/Upper School.

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