Children's Workshop

Children's Workshop Montessori is an independent, non-profit, AMI Accredited Montessori school for children 8 weeks through kindergaten.
We serve families from Plymouth-Mpls to Long Lake and Minnetrista to Maple Grove.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked MN School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 96 students
  • Acceptance rate: 95%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Children's Workshop ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1987
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details

Student Body

Total Students
96 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Children's Workshop Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition rates differ for 1/2 day, full day, and before/after school care.
% on Financial Aid
5%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$250
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Susan Dyrud MacDonald
Admissions Associate
Amy Vang

School Notes

  • All teachers have college degrees + AMI Primary Diplomas.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Children's Workshop?
The acceptance rate of Children's Workshop is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 91%.
Does Children's Workshop offer a summer program?
Yes, Children's Workshop offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is Children's Workshop's ranking?
Children's Workshop ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Children's Workshop?
The application deadline for Children's Workshop is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked MN School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 96 students
  • Acceptance rate: 95%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Hennepin County, MN is $11,120 for elementary schools and $16,997 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Hennepin County, MN is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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