Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Acceptance rate: 97%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
The Goddard School
About the School
- The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children from six weeks to six years old have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life.
- Talented teachers collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident and joyful learners.
- The Goddard School's AdvancED and Middle States-accredited F.L.EX. Learning Program reaches more than 45,000 students in 430+ Goddard Schools in 35 states.
- The Goddard School's comprehensive play-based curriculum, developed with early childhood education experts, provides the best childhood preparation for social and academic success.
- To learn more about The Goddard School, please visit www.goddardschool.com.
- Learning for fun.
- Learning for life.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Acceptance rate: 97%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2016
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Sports
School Mascot
Goddard Owl
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the acceptance rate of The Goddard School?
The acceptance rate of The Goddard School is 97%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.
When is the application deadline for The Goddard School?
The application deadline for The Goddard School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: The Goddard School vs. The Goddard School
The nearest high school to The Goddard School is Providence Academy (3.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Holy Name Of Jesus School (2.1 miles away)
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Distance: 2.1 mi
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
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
16755 County Road 24
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 557-7020
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
6999 Alvarado Lane N.
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 703-5189
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
15755 Rockford Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 694-0769
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 811 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 26
Catholic
15100 Schmidt Lake Road
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 258-2502
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 811 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 26
Catholic
15100 Schmidt Lake Road
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 258-2502
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 718 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
15655 Bass Lake Rd
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 463-2200
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students
Sports: 13
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
3350 Harbor Ln
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 509-9378
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
2855 Glacier Lane, Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 452-4650
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 4,200 students
601 Carlson Parkway, Suite 1250
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 465-3700
Distance: 2.1 mi
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
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 811 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 26
Catholic
15100 Schmidt Lake Road
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 258-2502
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
7000 Jewel Lane N
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 494-5387
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 718 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
15655 Bass Lake Rd
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 463-2200
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
2855 Glacier Lane, Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 452-4650
Distance: 2.1 mi
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
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
16755 County Road 24
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 557-7020
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
6999 Alvarado Lane N.
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 703-5189
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
15755 Rockford Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 694-0769
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 811 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 26
Catholic
15100 Schmidt Lake Road
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 258-2502
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Wayzata Transition School
Special Education School
19000 Highway 55
Wayzata, MN 55391
(763) 745-5000
Wayzata, MN 55391
(763) 745-5000
0.5 miles
Gr: 12 | 37 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
North Woods Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79%)
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Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
18995 54th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-4000
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-4000
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 775 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Wayzata High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4955 Peony Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-6610
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-6610
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 3,781 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Kimberly Lane Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
17405 Old Rockford Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-5600
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-5600
1.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 534 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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