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Stella Maris Academy - St.James Campus Photo

Best St. Louis County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 1,122 students in St. Louis County, MN.
The top-ranked private preschool in St. Louis County, MN is Stella Maris Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Minnesota private preschool average acceptance rate of 89%.
67% of private preschools in St. Louis County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked St. Louis County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Stella Maris Academy
Stella Maris Academy Photo
(Catholic)
2802 E 4th St
Duluth, MN 55812
(218) 623-6253
Gr: PK-12 | 428 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Lakeview Christian Academy
Lakeview Christian Academy Photo - At Lakeview Christian Academy, we are an accredited school of licensed teachers, training young champions for Christ.
(Christian)
(2)
155 West Central Entrance
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 723-8844
Gr: PK-12 | 230 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Marquette Catholic School
(Catholic)
311 3rd St S
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-6811
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students
Montessori School Of Duluth
Montessori School
(6)
313 Mygatt Ave
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 728-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 42 students
Stella Maris Academy - St.James Campus
Stella Maris Academy - St.James Campus Photo
(Catholic)
715 N 57th Ave W
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 624-1511
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Summit School
Daycare / Preschool
1600 N 8th Ave E
Duluth, MN 55805
(218) 724-3133
Gr: NS-PK | 111 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in St. Louis County, Minnesota

St. Louis County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
200 E 39th St
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 262-3639
Gr: PK-2 | 107 students
2 6th Ave
Duluth, MN 55810
(218) 624-0818
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students

Overview

This County (St. Louis County)
This State (MN)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,122 Students
70,696 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
104 Teachers
5,799 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
48%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1185
(Out of 1600)
1292
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,397
$8,949
Average Summer Program Cost
$40
$239
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$2,059
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.57
# American Indian Students
4 Students
341 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
1,850 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
2,065 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
10 Students
2,460 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
875 Students
40,254 Students
% White Students
76%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
146 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
225 Students
23,295 Students
% of Others Students
20%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in St. Louis County, MN?
The top-ranked private preschools in St. Louis County, MN is Stella Maris Academy.
How many private preschools are located in St. Louis County?
6 private preschools are located in St. Louis County.
How diverse are private preschools in St. Louis County?
St. Louis County private preschools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 20%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in St. Louis County?
67% of private preschools in St. Louis County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in St. Louis County are often viewed compared to one another?

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