Mississippi Valley Montessori School
under 1 mi Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Private schools in West Saint Paul, MN
6 schools in West Saint Paul itself and 24 more within 6 miles.
West Saint Paul private schools at a glance
West Saint Paul has 6 private schools of its own, and 24 more are within 6 miles. In West Saint Paul itself: 1 Catholic, 2 other Christian and 3 nonsectarian; 5 teach elementary grades and 1 teaches high school; 2 are Montessori. Of the 24 nearby: 10 Catholic, 5 other Christian, 8 nonsectarian and 1 of other faiths. All of them are co-ed. The typical school has about 107 students and 10.2 per teacher (2023-24 federal survey). We verified published tuition at 3 of these schools: prices run from $12,600 to $30,000 a year, and the middle price is $13,931, using each school’s lowest published rate.
11 Catholic
10.2 students per teacher, typical
11 in a school association
86% of graduates to a 4-year college, typical high school
Private schools in West Saint Paul (6)
Schools that give West Saint Paul as their address come first, then the 24 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 West Saint Paul matches all of those.
St. Croix Lutheran Academy
under 1 mi Grades 6-12 497 students 12.6 students per teacher Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod Co-ed 78% to 4-year college
St. Josephs School
under 1 mi Grades PreK-8 389 students 13.9 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 164 students 18.2 students per teacher Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod Co-ed
Grades PreK-Transitional K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades Transitional K-8 206 students 22.9 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Nearby, within 6 miles (24)
Schools in other towns within 6 miles of downtown West Saint Paul.
No nearby school matches all of those.
Brightmont Academy
2 mi Grades 8-12 23 students 4.5 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed 0% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-8 91 students 9.6 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-12 513 students 6.1 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades PreK-12 109 students 3.6 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 0% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-8 270 students 11.1 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Holy Spirit School
4 mi Grades PreK-8 206 students 11.3 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades K-8 29 students 10 students per teacher Seventh-Day Adventist Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 102 students 12.3 students per teacher Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) Co-ed
Grades K-7 27 students 4.6 students per teacher Jewish Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 89 students 10.7 students per teacher Roman Catholic 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-K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 392 students 16.5 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Early childhood Co-ed
Grades PreK-5 81 students 11.6 students per teacher Roman Catholic Alternative Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 685 students 15.7 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
All 24 nearby schools
| School | Grades | Students | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightmont Academy | 8-12 | 23 | 2 |
| Holy Trinity Elementary School | PreK-8 | 91 | 3 |
| Convent and Academy of the Visitation | PreK-12 | 513 | 3 |
| Cathedral Hill Montessori School | PreK-K | 5 | 3 |
| Christ's Household of Faith School | PreK-12 | 109 | 4 |
| St. Thomas More School | PreK-8 | 270 | 4 |
| Holy Spirit School | PreK-8 | 206 | 4 |
| Capital City Adventist Christian School | K-8 | 29 | 4 |
| Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran School | PreK-8 | 102 | 4 |
| Lubavitch Cheder Day School | K-7 | 27 | 5 |
| St. Peter Claver School | PreK-8 | 89 | 5 |
| St. Paul Academy & Summit School | K-12 | 890 | 5 |
| St. Pascal Regional Catholic School | PreK-8 | 111 | 5 |
| Highland Park Montessori School | PreK-K | 8 | 5 |
| Highland Catholic School | PreK-8 | 392 | 5 |
| Primrose School of St. Paul at Merriam Park | PreK-K | 10 | 5 |
| Nativity Early Learning Center K-8 School | PreK-5 | 81 | 5 |
| Nativity of Our Lord School | PreK-8 | 685 | 5 |
| Jean Lyle Childrens Center | PreK-K | 8 | 6 |
| Friends School of Minnesota | K-8 | 135 | 6 |
| Sunny Hollow Montessori | PreK-8 | 107 | 6 |
| New Life Academy | PreK-12 | 676 | 6 |
| Children's Center Montessori | PreK-K | 4 | 6 |
| Maternity of Mary - St. Andrew School | PreK-8 | 104 | 6 |
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Private school tuition near West Saint Paul
We verified published tuition at 3 of these schools: prices run from $12,600 to $30,000 a year, and the middle price is $13,931, using each school’s lowest published rate. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| St. Croix Lutheran Academy | $12,600 to $14,975 | 2026-27 |
| New Life Academy | $13,931 to $16,540 | 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 West Saint Paul?
6 private schools give West Saint Paul as their address: Mississippi Valley Montessori School, St. Croix Lutheran Academy, St. Josephs School, Crown of Life Lutheran, Peaceful Heights Montessori School & Child Care and Community of Saints Regional Catholic School. Counting nearby towns, we list 30: 6 in West Saint Paul and 24 within 6 miles of downtown. Together they enrolled about 5,938 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest in West Saint Paul is St. Croix Lutheran Academy with 497 students. The largest within 6 miles is St. Paul Academy & Summit School with 890 students.
How much does private school cost near West Saint Paul?
We verified published tuition at 3 of these schools: prices run from $12,600 to $30,000 a year, and the middle price is $13,931, using each school’s lowest published rate. 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 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).