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Best Minnesota Private Daycares & Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 467 private daycares & preschools serving 70,696 students in Minnesota.

The private daycares & preschools in Minnesota include Cotter Schools, Breck School, and The Blake School (Middle School, grades 6-8).

The average tuition cost is $7,369, which is lower than the Minnesota average tuition cost of $8,954.

63% of private daycares & preschools in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# ��ԭ��s: 467
# Students Served: 70,696

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# ��ԭ��s: 467
# Students Served: 70,696

Minnesota Private Daycares & Preschools Trends

467

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70,696

Students

$7,369

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

20%

Students of Color

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Minnesota?

The private daycares & preschools in Minnesota include Cotter Schools, Breck School, and The Blake School (Middle School, grades 6-8).

How many private daycares & preschools are located in Minnesota?

467 private daycares & preschools are located in Minnesota.

How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Minnesota?

The average tuition cost is $7,369, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $8,954.

How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Minnesota?

Minnesota private daycares & preschools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.

What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Minnesota?

63% of private daycares & preschools in Minnesota are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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