Cathedral Hill Montessori School
under 1 mi Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Private schools in Saint Paul, MN
23 schools in Saint Paul itself and 20 more within 6 miles.
Saint Paul private schools at a glance
Saint Paul has 23 private schools of its own, and 20 more are within 6 miles. In Saint Paul itself: 8 Catholic, 4 other Christian, 10 nonsectarian and 1 of other faiths; 23 teach elementary grades and 4 teach high school; 5 are Montessori. Counting the 20 nearby, there are 43 in all: 14 Catholic, 10 other Christian, 17 nonsectarian and 2 of other faiths; 40 teach elementary grades and 10 teach high school; 9 are Montessori. All of them are co-ed. 14 report membership in a school association, most often the National Catholic Educational Association (2023-24 federal survey). Of the 7 high schools that reported it, the typical one sends 88% of graduates on to a 4-year college (2023-24 federal survey). The typical school has about 111 students and 10 students per teacher (2023-24 federal survey). We verified published tuition at 3 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $8,485 to $20,900 a year, and the middle figure is $12,600.
14 Catholic
10 students per teacher, typical
Private schools in Saint Paul (23)
Schools that give Saint Paul as their address come first, then the 20 more within 6 miles. Closest schools first in each group. No school can pay to change its place in this list or its badge.
Affiliation, co-ed or single-sex, association membership and the share of graduates going on to a 4-year college come from the 2023-24 federal Private School Universe survey.
No school in Saint Paul matches all of those.
Christ's Household of Faith School
under 1 mi Grades PreK-12 109 students 3.6 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 0% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-8 89 students 10.7 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 270 students 11.1 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 104 students 9.4 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades K-8 135 students 9.9 students per teacher Friends Alternative Co-ed
Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Early childhood Co-ed
Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Holy Spirit School
3 mi Grades PreK-8 206 students 11.3 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Early childhood Co-ed
Grades K-12 890 students 8.2 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed 98% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-8 111 students 11.2 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 685 students 15.7 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-5 81 students 11.6 students per teacher Roman Catholic Alternative Co-ed
Grades K-7 27 students 4.6 students per teacher Jewish Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 392 students 16.5 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 107 students 11.8 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Mounds Park Academy
5 mi Grades PreK-12 553 students 7.8 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Grades K-8 29 students 10 students per teacher Seventh-Day Adventist Co-ed
Grades K-11 13 students 6.5 students per teacher Pentecostal Co-ed
Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades PreK-Transitional K Nonsectarian Early childhood Co-ed
Nearby, within 6 miles (20)
Schools in other towns within 6 miles of downtown Saint Paul.
No nearby school matches all of those.
St. Josephs School
3 mi Grades PreK-8 389 students 13.9 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades Transitional K-8 206 students 22.9 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Grades 6-12 497 students 12.6 students per teacher Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod Co-ed 78% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
St. Jerome School
4 mi Grades PreK-8 174 students 11.9 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-11 272 students 8.7 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Montessori Co-ed
All 20 nearby schools
| School | Grades | Students | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Josephs School | PreK-8 | 389 | 3 |
| Community of Saints Regional Catholic School | Transitional K-8 | 206 | 3 |
| St. Croix Lutheran Academy | 6-12 | 497 | 3 |
| Mississippi Valley Montessori School | PreK-K | 6 | 3 |
| St. Jerome School | PreK-8 | 174 | 4 |
| Hand in Hand Christian Montessori | PreK-11 | 272 | 4 |
| Minnesota Waldorf | PreK-7 | 126 | 4 |
| Crown of Life Lutheran | PreK-8 | 164 | 4 |
| Peaceful Heights Montessori School & Child Care | PreK-Transitional K | 1 | 4 |
| King of Kings Lutheran School | PreK-8 | 131 | 4 |
| Brightmont Academy | 8-12 | 23 | 5 |
| St. Rose of Lima Elementary School | PreK-8 | 147 | 5 |
| Presentation of Mary School | PreK-8 | 141 | 5 |
| Minnehaha Academy - Upper School | 9-12 | 358 | 5 |
| North Heights Christian Academy | K-8 | 374 | 5 |
| Minnehaha Academy Lower/Middle School | PreK-12 | 661 | 5 |
| Miniapple International Montessori | PreK-K | 18 | 6 |
| Convent and Academy of the Visitation | PreK-12 | 513 | 6 |
| Holy Trinity Elementary School | PreK-8 | 91 | 6 |
| Paidea Child Development Center | PreK-K | 3 | 6 |
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Private school tuition near Saint Paul
We verified published tuition at 3 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $8,485 to $20,900 a year, and the middle figure is $12,600. Each figure comes from the school’s own website, and we link it on the school’s page. Ask the others for their full-year price.
| School | Published tuition | Year |
|---|---|---|
| North Heights Christian Academy | $8,485 | 2026-27 |
| St. Croix Lutheran Academy | $12,600 to $14,975 | 2026-27 |
| Convent and Academy of the Visitation | $20,900 to $30,000 | 2026-27 |
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Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there in Saint Paul?
23 private schools give Saint Paul as their address. Counting nearby towns, we list 43: 23 in Saint Paul and 20 within 6 miles of downtown. Together they enrolled about 8,156 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest in Saint Paul is St. Paul Academy & Summit School with 890 students.
How much does private school cost near Saint Paul?
We verified published tuition at 3 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $8,485 to $20,900 a year, and the middle figure is $12,600. Each figure was read on the school’s own website. Required fees can be extra and prices vary by grade, so check the school’s page for your child’s grade.
Does Minnesota pay for private school?
No state program pays private school tuition. No Minnesota program pays private school tuition. Families can subtract private school tuition from taxable income, up to $1,625 per child in kindergarten to grade 6 and $2,500 per child in grades 7 to 12, with no income limit. The refundable K-12 Education Credit does not cover tuition; it covers other costs such as tutoring and supplies, for households under an income limit ($81,820 with one or two children).