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Jean Lyle's Childrens Center

130 Howell St N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
At Jean Lyle Children's Center, we provide a safe and nurturing school environment for children three to six years of age to make friends and choices, to take joy in learning to be both independent and cooperative and to learn through play.
Our stable, experienced staff, in partnership with families, supports each child's stage of development, responds to individual needs, and offers guidance and opportunities for continued growth.
In a setting of respect and acceptance, we provide a transition from the family to the larger world.
We provide secure, positive and enriching preschool experiences for 3, 4, and 5 year old children to help them build the foundations for a lifetime of development and learning.
Our programs promote respect for the beliefs of all people.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Average class size: 11 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1980

Student Body

Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
11 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • At Jean Lyle Children's Center, we provide a safe and nurturing school environment for children three to six years of age to make friends and choices, to take joy in learning to be both independent and cooperative and to learn through play. Our stable, experienced staff, in partnership with families, supports each child's stage of development, responds to individual needs, and offers guidance and opportunities for continued growth. In a setting of respect and acceptance, we provide a transition from the family to the larger world. We provide secure, positive and enriching preschool experiences for 3, 4, and 5 year old children to help them build the foundations for a lifetime of development and learning. Our programs promote respect for the beliefs of all people.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Average class size: 11 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Saint Paul, MN is $13,113 for elementary schools and $24,096 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Saint Paul, MN is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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