For the 2024-25 school year, there are 42 private preschools serving 4,746 students in Dakota County, MN.
The top ranked private preschools in Dakota County, MN include Visitation School, First Baptist School, and Glory Academy.
The average tuition cost is $7,578, which is higher than the Minnesota private preschool average tuition cost of $6,340.
Top Ranked Dakota County Private Preschools (2024-25)
School
Location
Grades
Students
19795 Holyoke Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 469-3332
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 469-3332
Grades: PK-8
| 478 students
335 Hurley St E
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 457-2510
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 457-2510
Grades: PK-8
| 246 students
3355 Columbia Drive
Eagan, MN 55121
(651) 262-2898
Eagan, MN 55121
(651) 262-2898
Grades: PK-8
| 475 students
14400 Diamond Path West
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-2272
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-2272
Grades: PK-12
| 279 students
25170 Dodd Blvd
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 985-3659
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 985-3659
Grades: PK-11
| 38 students
St. Joseph Catholic School![St. Joseph Catholic School Photo]( "St. Joseph Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
13900 Biscayne Avenue West
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-1658
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-1658
Grades: PK-8
| 296 students
St. Josephs School![St. Josephs School Photo]( "St. Josephs School Photo")
(Catholic)
1138 Seminole Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 457-8550
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 457-8550
Grades: NS-8
| 462 students
Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran School![Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran School Photo - Established and Excelling]( "Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran School Photo - Established and Excelling")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2950 Highway 55
Eagan, MN 55121
(651) 454-1139
Eagan, MN 55121
(651) 454-1139
Grades: NS-8
| 156 students
2455 Visitation Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651) 683-1705
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651) 683-1705
Grades: PK-12
| 586 students
13973 W Preserve Blvd
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 736-1004
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 736-1004
Grades: NS-3
| 55 students
Apple Valley KinderCare![Apple Valley KinderCare Photo - Welcome to the Apple Valley KinderCare!]( "Apple Valley KinderCare Photo - Welcome to the Apple Valley KinderCare!")
Daycare / Preschool
7691 145th St. W.
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 431-3511
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 431-3511
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
4194 Pilot Knob Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 686-7984
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 686-7984
Grades: PK-K
| 116 students
9308 Rich Valley Blvd
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 994-1074
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 994-1074
Grades: PK-8
| 26 students
Berean Preschool![Berean Preschool Photo]( "Berean Preschool Photo")
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
309 County Road 42 E
Burnsville, MN 55306
(952) 223-1814
Burnsville, MN 55306
(952) 223-1814
Grades: NS-PK
| 125 students
Burnsville KinderCare![Burnsville KinderCare Photo - Burnsville KinderCare]( "Burnsville KinderCare Photo - Burnsville KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
1888 East 134th St.
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 891-3800
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 891-3800
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Burnsville West KinderCare![Burnsville West KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Burnsville West KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
1800 Greenwood Dr.
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 890-5116
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 890-5116
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Celebration Academy
(Assembly of God)
16655 Kenyon Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-1920
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-1920
Grades: PK-1
| 62 students
Crown Of Life Lutheran
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
115 Crusader Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 451-3832
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 451-3832
Grades: PK-8
| 171 students
Day by Day Child Development Center![Day by Day Child Development Center Photo - Toddler Room]( "Day by Day Child Development Center Photo - Toddler Room")
Daycare / Preschool
1565 Cliff Road, Suite 9
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 405-8005
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 405-8005
Grades: NS-PK
| 60 students
Dodd Blvd Lakeville KinderCare![Dodd Blvd Lakeville KinderCare Photo - Lakeville/Farmington KinderCare Learning Center]( "Dodd Blvd Lakeville KinderCare Photo - Lakeville/Farmington KinderCare Learning Center")
Daycare / Preschool
17420 Dodd Blvd.
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 469-6005
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 469-6005
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Eagan Cliff Road KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1865 Plaza Dr.
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 452-1616
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 452-1616
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Eagan Knowledge Beginnings
Daycare / Preschool
4155 Lexington Ave. S.
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 994-4588
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 994-4588
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Eagan Krestwood KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3620 Krestwood Lane
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 681-1968
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 681-1968
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Eagan Montessori And Child Care
Montessori School
1250 Lone Oak Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55121
(651) 452-3277
Saint Paul, MN 55121
(651) 452-3277
Grades: PK-K
| 33 students
Eagan North KinderCare![Eagan North KinderCare Photo - Lobby - Welcome to KinderCare Eagan North!]( "Eagan North KinderCare Photo - Lobby - Welcome to KinderCare Eagan North!")
Daycare / Preschool
1101 Town Centre Dr.
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 452-7884
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 452-7884
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
16189 Elmhurst Lane
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-6761
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-6761
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
Good Shepherd Lutheran School![Good Shepherd Lutheran School Photo]( "Good Shepherd Lutheran School Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
151 County Rd. 42 E.
Burnsville, MN 55306
(952) 432-5527
Burnsville, MN 55306
(952) 432-5527
Grades: PK-8
| 178 students
Heritage Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool
13401 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 431-6225
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 431-6225
Grades: PK-K
| 48 students
745 6th Ave S
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 455-8557
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 455-8557
Grades: PK-8
| 105 students
Kenrick Avenue KinderCare![Kenrick Avenue KinderCare Photo - Infant A is for our non-mobile Infants. In this room, we have many floor mobiles and other activites to keep your child stimulated during the day. Once they start to crawl and/or walk, they will transition to the Infant B Classroom. In this classroom, the teachers follow the exact schedule you are wanting for your Infant.]( "Kenrick Avenue KinderCare Photo - Infant A is for our non-mobile Infants. In this room, we have many floor mobiles and other activites to keep your child stimulated during the day. Once they start to crawl and/or walk, they will transition to the Infant B Classroom. In this classroom, the teachers follow the exact schedule you are wanting for your Infant.")
Daycare / Preschool
17455 Kenrick Ave.
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 898-1200
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 898-1200
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Lakeville KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
19881 Idealic Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 683-9801
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 683-9801
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Miss Marie's Learning Center
Montessori School
14510 Pennock Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 891-4640
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 891-4640
Grades: PK-K
| 40 students
1575 Charlton St
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 450-6693
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 450-6693
Grades: PK-K
| 32 students
375 Marie Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 451-1498
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 451-1498
Grades: PK-1
| 4 students
Primrose School Of Eagan
Daycare / Preschool
4249 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 994-1477
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 994-1477
Grades: K
| 10 students
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Dakota County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Living Word Academy (Closed 2014)
(Other Lutheran)
4300 Nicols Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 456-0001
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 456-0001
Grades: K-7
| 21 students
St. John Vianney School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
1815 Bromley St
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 451-1863
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 451-1863
Grades: PK-6
| 119 students
Sobriety High School (Closed 2000)
Alternative School
12156 Nicollet Avenue S.
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 277-0809
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 277-0809
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private preschools in Dakota County, MN?
The top ranked private preschools in Dakota County, MN include Visitation School, First Baptist School, and Glory Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Dakota County?
42 private preschools are located in Dakota County.
How much do private preschools cost in Dakota County?
The average tuition cost is $7,578, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $6,340.
How diverse are private preschools in Dakota County?
Dakota County private preschools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 19%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Dakota County?
Which private preschools in Dakota County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Dakota County include: St. John The Baptist Catholic School vs. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School, Woodpark Montessori - Burnsville vs. Sunrise International Montessori School, Sunrise International Montessori School vs. American Montessori Burnsville
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