For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 347 students in Nicollet County, MN.
The top ranked private preschools in Nicollet County, MN include Immanuel Lutheran School and Trinity Lutheran Church and School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Minnesota private preschool average acceptance rate of 89%.
80% of private preschools in Nicollet County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).
Top Ranked Nicollet County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
50605 478th St
Courtland, MN 56021
(507) 359-2534
Courtland, MN 56021
(507) 359-2534
Gr: PK-8 | 55 students
Trinity Lutheran Church and School![Trinity Lutheran Church and School Photo - The sun sets at Trinity Lutheran School Trinity Lutheran Church and School Photo - The sun sets at Trinity Lutheran School]()

(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
604 Main St.
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3938
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3938
Gr: PK-8 | 47 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1801 W. Broadway
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 931-2810
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 931-2810
Gr: PK-6 | 105 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
Peter Pan Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1500 Edgewood Blvd
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 625-6701
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 625-6701
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
St. Peter Lutheran School![St. Peter Lutheran School Photo - 1st day of school 2022 at St. Peter Lutheran School! St. Peter Lutheran School Photo - 1st day of school 2022 at St. Peter Lutheran School!]()

(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
427 W Mulberry St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 931-1866
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 931-1866
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nicollet County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
546 Grant Avenue
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 345-6765
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 345-6765
Gr: 4-5 | 86 students
1124 N River Dr
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 388-3909
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 388-3909
Gr: 5-12 | 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private preschools in Nicollet County, MN?
The top ranked private preschools in Nicollet County, MN include Immanuel Lutheran School and Trinity Lutheran Church and School.
How many private preschools are located in Nicollet County?
5 private preschools are located in Nicollet County.
How diverse are private preschools in Nicollet County?
Nicollet County private preschools are approximately 3% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Nicollet County?
80% of private preschools in Nicollet County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Nicollet County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Nicollet County include: St. Peter Lutheran School vs. John Ireland School, John Ireland School vs. St. Peter Lutheran School
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