For the 2024 school year, there are 23 private schools serving 3,413 students in Washington County, MN (there are 95 public schools, serving 44,695 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Washington County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Washington County, MN include New Life Academy, St. Croix Catholic School and St. Ambrose Of Woodbury Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
52% of private schools in Washington County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Top Ranked Washington County Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6758 Bailey Road
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 459-4121
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 459-4121
Grades: NS-12
| 790 students
St. Ambrose Of Woodbury Catholic School
(Catholic)
4125 Woodbury Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 768-3078
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 768-3078
Grades: PK-8
| 683 students
621 3rd St S
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 439-5581
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 439-5581
Grades: PK-8
| 298 students
St. Peter Catholic School![St. Peter Catholic School Photo]( "St. Peter Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1250 South Shore Drive
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2216
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2216
Grades: PK-8
| 332 students
Abi Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
6944 Hudson Blvd
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 739-7686
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 739-7686
Grades: 2-11
| 17 students
Carver Lake KinderCare![Carver Lake KinderCare Photo - Caver Lake KinderCare]( "Carver Lake KinderCare Photo - Caver Lake KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
6435 Lake Rd. Terrace
Woodbury, MN 55125
(651) 714-1078
Woodbury, MN 55125
(651) 714-1078
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
City Centre KinderCare![City Centre KinderCare Photo - City Centre KinderCare]( "City Centre KinderCare Photo - City Centre KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
8425 City Centre Dr.
Woodbury, MN 55125
(651) 735-0037
Woodbury, MN 55125
(651) 735-0037
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Cottage Grove KinderCare![Cottage Grove KinderCare Photo - Cottage Grove KinderCare]( "Cottage Grove KinderCare Photo - Cottage Grove KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
8453 East Point Douglas Rd.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 458-1781
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 458-1781
Grades: NS-PK
| 101 students
Hope Christian Academy
(Christian)
920 Holley Ave Ste 2
Saint Paul Park, MN 55071
(651) 459-6438
Saint Paul Park, MN 55071
(651) 459-6438
Grades: PK-12
| 66 students
Miniapple International Montessori![Miniapple International Montessori Photo - Our Private Kindergarten program offers a small class size for optimal individual attention. Our state-recognized curriculum develops primary skills that lay the foundation for school readiness in reading, writing, math, geography and cultural studies, science, art, and social development.]( "Miniapple International Montessori Photo - Our Private Kindergarten program offers a small class size for optimal individual attention. Our state-recognized curriculum develops primary skills that lay the foundation for school readiness in reading, writing, math, geography and cultural studies, science, art, and social development.")
Montessori School
780 Helmo Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 739-6275
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 739-6275
Grades: NS-K
| 120 students
Oakdale KinderCare![Oakdale KinderCare Photo - Building Image]( "Oakdale KinderCare Photo - Building Image")
Daycare / Preschool
7380 10th St. North
Oakdale, MN 55128
(651) 735-3711
Oakdale, MN 55128
(651) 735-3711
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Paidea Child Development Center![Paidea Child Development Center Photo - Paidea Child Development Center is located at 949 Geneva Avenue N. near 3M's headquarters in the east metro area of the Twin Cities.]( "Paidea Child Development Center Photo - Paidea Child Development Center is located at 949 Geneva Avenue N. near 3M's headquarters in the east metro area of the Twin Cities.")
Daycare / Preschool
949 Geneva Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 714-8646
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 714-8646
Grades: PK-K
| 54 students
Primrose School Of Woodbury
Daycare / Preschool
10350 City Walk Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 731-5333
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 731-5333
Grades: PK-K
| 54 students
St. Andrews Academy
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
900 Stillwater Road
Saint Paul, MN 55115
(651) 762-9122
Saint Paul, MN 55115
(651) 762-9122
Grades: K-4
| 75 students
St. Andrews Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1001 Holley Ave
Saint Paul Park, MN 55071
(651) 459-3021
Saint Paul Park, MN 55071
(651) 459-3021
Grades: PK-6
| 37 students
177 Neal Ave N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 436-2603
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 436-2603
Grades: PK-6
| 133 students
St. Jude Of The Lake Catholic School![St. Jude Of The Lake Catholic School Photo]( "St. Jude Of The Lake Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
600 Mahtomedi Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55115
(651) 426-2562
Saint Paul, MN 55115
(651) 426-2562
Grades: K-7
| n/a students
Salem Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
14940 62nd St N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 439-7831
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 439-7831
Grades: PK-8
| 152 students
Transfiguration Continuation School
(Catholic)
6135 15th St N
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 501-2220
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 501-2220
Grades: PK-8
| 215 students
Woodbury Knowledge Beginnings
Daycare / Preschool
8445 Seasons Pkwy
Woodbury, MN 55125
(651) 739-1399
Woodbury, MN 55125
(651) 739-1399
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Woodbury Lutheran Preschool![Woodbury Lutheran Preschool Photo]( "Woodbury Lutheran Preschool Photo")
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7380 Afton Road
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 739-5146
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 739-5146
Grades: NS-PK
| 128 students
Woodview Terrace Montessori
Montessori School
6255 Upper Afton Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 738-8619
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 738-8619
Grades: NS-PK
| 19 students
Washington County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
MAG Christian School (Closed 2016)
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
24799 Forest Blvd
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 797-7400
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 797-7400
Grades: PK
| 61 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Washington County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Washington County, MN include New Life Academy, St. Croix Catholic School and St. Ambrose Of Woodbury Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Washington County, MN?
23 private schools are located in Washington County, MN.
How diverse are private schools in Washington County, MN?
Washington County, MN private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Washington County, MN go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Washington County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Washington County, MN?
52% of private schools in Washington County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
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