For the 2025 school year, there are 23 montessori private elementary schools serving 2,871 students in Minnesota.
The top ranked montessori private elementary schools in Minnesota include Lake Country School, Discovery Montessori School, and Hand In Hand Christian Montessori.
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the Minnesota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 90%.
Top Ranked Minnesota Montessori Private Elementary Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Discovery Montessori School
Montessori School
804 7th Street South
Princeton, MN 55371
(330) 867-6222
Princeton, MN 55371
(330) 867-6222
Grades: PK-6
| 39 students
Hand In Hand Christian Montessori![Hand In Hand Christian Montessori Photo - The Pink Tower is one of the many Montessori materials used by our preschool-aged children in our CASA environment. Hand In Hand Christian Montessori Photo - The Pink Tower is one of the many Montessori materials used by our preschool-aged children in our CASA environment.]()

Montessori School (Christian)
301 Peavey Lane
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 300-7860
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 300-7860
Grades: NS-6
| 708 students
Lake Country School![Lake Country School Photo - Lake Country School Lake Country School Photo - Lake Country School]()

Montessori School
3755 Pleasant Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 827-3707
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 827-3707
Grades: PK-8
| 306 students
13200 Central Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 862-9110
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 862-9110
Grades: PK-8
| 77 students
1201 East County Road E
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 429-3710
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 429-3710
Grades: PK-6
| 162 students
13973 W Preserve Blvd
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 736-1004
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 736-1004
Grades: NS-3
| 55 students
Bryant Ave Baptist School
Montessori School (Baptist)
5601 Bryant Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 866-2460
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 866-2460
Grades: 5-8
| 13 students
Discovery Montessori Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
508 Freeport Ave Nw Unit 1
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 631-0202
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 631-0202
Grades: PK-5
| 77 students
Hand In Hand Christian Montessori
Montessori School (Christian)
6820 Auto Club Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55438
(952) 918-1950
Minneapolis, MN 55438
(952) 918-1950
Grades: K-6
| 34 students
Journey Montessori Academy
Montessori School
14980 Garrett Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 953-6441
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 953-6441
Grades: K-7
| 17 students
Many Rivers Montessori
Montessori School
Jefferson Square, 916 E 3rd Street
Duluth, MN 55805
(218) 464-5570
Duluth, MN 55805
(218) 464-5570
Grades: K-8
| 108 students
Mnts Tamil School
Montessori School
3830 Baker Rd
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 267-2917
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 267-2917
Grades: 7-9
| 150 students
1333 5th Ave. S.
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 323-0741
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 323-0741
Grades: NS-6
| 114 students
Montessori School Of Brainerd
Montessori School (Christian)
315 N 6th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 831-3482
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 831-3482
Grades: PK-2
| 54 students
313 Mygatt Ave
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 728-4600
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 728-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 42 students
4665 Hodgson Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 484-8242
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 484-8242
Grades: PK-8
| 153 students
375 Marie Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 451-1498
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 451-1498
Grades: PK-1
| 4 students
Red Cottage Montessori School
Montessori School
5225 Hwy 61 W # 3
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 327-2468
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 327-2468
Grades: PK-3
| 50 students
Rochester Montessori School
Montessori School
5099 7th Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 288-8725
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 288-8725
Grades: NS-9
| 240 students
177 Neal Ave N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 436-2603
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 436-2603
Grades: PK-5
| 132 students
638 Mill St
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 474-5812
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 474-5812
Grades: PK-7
| 113 students
St. Wendelin School
Montessori School (Catholic)
22776 State Highway 15
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 251-9175
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 251-9175
Grades: PK-5
| 81 students
Sunny Hollow Montessori![Sunny Hollow Montessori Photo - Face coverings are required, preschool (Casa) and older. Sunny Hollow Montessori Photo - Face coverings are required, preschool (Casa) and older.]()

Montessori School
636 Mississippi River Blvd S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 690-2307
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 690-2307
Grades: NS-8
| 142 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked montessori private elementary schools in Minnesota?
The top ranked montessori private elementary schools in Minnesota include Lake Country School, Discovery Montessori School, and Hand In Hand Christian Montessori.
How many montessori private elementary schools are located in Minnesota?
23 montessori private elementary schools are located in Minnesota.
How diverse are montessori private elementary schools in Minnesota?
Minnesota montessori private elementary schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is same as the Minnesota private school average of 20%.
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