Open Arms Early Education And Child Care Center in Minneapolis, MN serves 103 students from pre–kindergarten through 7th grade in a nonsectarian early childhood and day care program.
The school operates within a large city community and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with 12 total teachers.
Enrollment consists entirely of students of color, placing the school among the top 20% in Minnesota for diversity.
The co–educational program offers a city–based early learning environment for families seeking private education from PK to grade 7.
Total K–12 enrollment is 90 students, with the program emphasizing a range of grade levels from early childhood through middle school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Open Arms Early Education And Child Care Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Student Body
Total Students
103 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Open Arms Early Education And Child Care Center?
The application deadline for Open Arms Early Education And Child Care Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Open Arms Early Education And Child Care Center is Minnehaha Academy (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Helena School (1.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
St. Helena School
(Catholic)
3200 E 44th St
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-9301
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-9301
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 188 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
3100 West River Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 728-7722
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 728-7722
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 895 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3100 W River Pkwy
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-8321
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-8321
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 880 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nawayee Center School
Alternative School
2421 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
1.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students
Mandala Montessori
Montessori School
3225 E Minnehaha Pkwy
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(612) 259-8781
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(612) 259-8781
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 60 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
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