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Minnesota Private Preschools By Tuition Cost

Name: Minnesota Average Tuition Cost Trends (Pre-K)
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The average private preschool tuition in Minnesota is $7,369 per year (2026-27).

The private preschool with the lowest tuition is Summit School, with a tuition of $1,090.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MN Schools Ranked: 189
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,090–$2,450
MN School Avg.: $7,460
National School Avg.: $9,528

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MN Schools Ranked: 189
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,090–$2,450
MN School Avg.: $7,460
National School Avg.: $9,528

Minnesota Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

Total Growth: +105.3% (+$4,576 since 2015)

View Data

Year	National avg	Minnesota (MN) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$12,988	$8,922	▲ +$2,568	▲ +40.4%
2024	$10,159	$6,354	▲ +$544	▲ +9.4%
2023	$9,500	$5,810	▼ -$203	▼ -3.4%
2022	$8,989	$6,013	▲ +$387	▲ +6.9%
2021	$8,661	$5,626	▲ +$212	▲ +3.9%
2020	$8,383	$5,414	▲ +$365	▲ +7.2%
2019	$8,266	$5,049	▲ +$203	▲ +4.2%
2018	$7,888	$4,846	▼ -$136	▼ -2.7%
2017	$7,628	$4,982	▲ +$128	▲ +2.6%
2016	$7,230	$4,854	▲ +$508	▲ +11.7%
2015	$6,984	$4,346	—	—

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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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Tuition Cost Range: $1,090 $2,990 Avg. Tuition Cost: $2,162

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Minnesota average private preschools tuition?

The Minnesota average private preschools tuition is $8,960 for 2026-27.

What are the private preschools with the lowest tuition cost in Minnesota?

The top ranked private preschools in Minnesota include Summit School, Rockford KinderCare and Holy Cross School.

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