Private schools in Minnesota: Preschools in St. Paul, Catholic schools in Twin Cities, private elementary, middle school, kindergarten programs, early childhood education, before-school & after-school child care in Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area for boys & girls
St. Matthew's School: St. Matthew's School, located on St. Paul's West Side, Minnesota, is a small Catholic school that educates students from Kindergarten to 8th grade. St. Matthew's School believes in the dignity and value of each child. We believe that each child is a gift from God and a promise for tomorrow. These core beliefs have helped us shape a school environment that is second to none in its commitment to academic excellence, spiritual formation, appreciation for diversity, and one that instills a sense of responsibility for each child's place in this world.
Academic Goals: St. Matthew’s K-8 curriculum is designed to provide students a strong foundation in all the basics including: - Mathematics - Science - Language Arts - Social Studies - Music - Art - Physical Education - Spanish language - Computer Technology
St. Matthew’s also helps students to master the tools they’ll need to be successful after they leave our school. Those skills include: - Critical thinking - Ability to work independently - Ability to solve problems as part of a team - Self-confidence
Childcare: St. Matthew’s Parish offers the only licensed childcare center on the West Side. The Center offers care to children ages 6 weeks – 5 years at competitive rates with the County Sliding Fee accepted. St. Matthew’s is particularly proud of the quality and stability of its dedicated staff who care for the children. On average, each staff person has worked at the Child Care Center for 10 years. That stability is crucial for the successful growth and development of the children.
Religious Education: St. Matthew’s Parish offers faith formation for students who do not attend the day school including: - Religious Classes for grades 1 – 10 - Sacrament Preparation including First Communion, First Reconciliation & Confirmation
Adult Enrichment: St. Matthew’s believes in education from the early stages of life through adulthood. With that belief, St Matthew’s Parish provides opportunities throughout the year for adults to enrich their knowledge and understanding of their faith including: - Centering Prayer – a meditative prayer group - The Isaiah Project – a group committed to advancing social justice issues through lobbying and education
Conveniently located in the northeast corner of Eden Prairie MN (just 30 minutes south-west of Minneapolis), The International School of Minnesota is a premier private school for students in Preschool through Grade 12.
We provide boys and girls from the Twin Cities area a unique private, non-denominational, college-preparatory education based on academic rigor, creativity, and moral development.
Boarding facilities are also available for high school students from throughout the USA and worldwide.
Established in 1985, the school is part of the SABIS School Network, which is a worldwide educational organization, comprised of 41 schools and 33,000 students in 15 countries.
As part of the worldwide SABIS School Network, our students grow and succeed while enjoying a broad range of learning experiences within a community that reflects diversity of cultures, religions, ethnicities, and languages.
Our 55-acre campus is home to state-of-the-art learning facilities, residence hall, performing arts center, swimming pool, nature trails, running track and soccer field.
The school is situated just southeast of the intersection of I-494 and Hwy 62.
Private School Programs for Preschool - Grade 12 Students
- Early Childhood Education
- Lower School
- Upper School
- College Preparatory
- Boarding Facilities available for U.S. & international high school students
- World Languages (Spanish, French and Chinese)
- Spanish & French taught daily, beginning in Preschool
- Advanced Placement Courses
- Extended Day Program for students in Preschool - Grade 5
- After-school activities available for Grades 6-12
Arise and Shine Montessori in St. Louis Park in Hennepin County provides daycare and education for preschoolers and kindergarteners for children ages 33 months to kindergarten, and before and afterschool care for kids up through to third grade. St. Louis Park is a suburb immediately west of Minneapolis. The facility / school is licensed under Hennepin County Rule 3 as a group family day care and carries liability insurance for the safety of your child.
Our Minneapolis preschool provides a diverse variety of neurologically challenging activities and a wide array of learning materials to provide an optimum environment for your child’s growth and development. We have a mixed-age classroom and a smaller sized classroom which models the real world environment. This provides an opportunity for optimum child interactions and learning social skills.
Our setting gives your child the benefits of a Minneapolis day care setting and the familiarity and comfort of a home, while still delivering benefits of a Minneapolis Montessori child care center in a rich indoor learning environment. Our preschool also features a large, fenced outdoor play space with many features in a natural garden setting.
iD Tech Camps host beginner to advanced level technology summer programs on campus at Macalester College, Ramsey County, St. Paul MN. Designed for kids and teens ages 7-17, these week-long day and overnight computer science and technology programs are suitable for beginner to advanced learners. Students can enroll for one or multiple week packages (further camps).
Our summer computer camps are held at an unparalleled lineup of over 80 universities in the USA. We guarantee a maximum of 8 students per instructor for personalized learning, and use the best brand name products from industry leaders.
Students build vital career STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills, eat in the university dining hall, explore the campus, and make new friends. These comprehensive week-long sessions include personalized technology instruction and a variety of fun summer camp activities.
“Awesome! I had never used this software before, but by the end of the week I had made a complete game! That’s so cool!” - Jonathan D., Student, Macalester College
1-week Day & Overnight Camps for ages 7-12: - Adventures in Game Design - Minecraft
- Intro to Programming with Scratch & Java
- Game Design & Graphic Arts Hybrid
- Game Design for iPhone & iPad
- Movie Making Camp with iMovie
- Intro to Web Design & Photography
1-week Day & Overnight Camps for ages 13-17: - Programming in Java
- Programming in C++
- Game Modding & Java Coding
- Game Programming for Apple iOS & Android
- RPG Game Design with Torchlight ll
- Autodesk Maya - 3D Modeling & Animation
- Film Production with Final Cut Pro
Located in Golden Valley (a suburb of Minneapolis), Minnesota, Breck School is an independent, Episcopal, coeducational, college-preparatory school offering Grades Pre-K–12. At Breck, we believe diversity is an idea that transcends numbers. On our Golden Valley campus, students of all ages and backgrounds come together to exchange ideas, explore complexities, and form lasting friendships because they are genuinely interested in learning from each other.
Our mission is to help prepare students to respect, understand, and interact fluently with the diversity and multiplicity of the real world. At the end of their school years, Breck graduates enter a world where multiple points of view and experiences intersect. This happens most immediately in college, but also in the workplace, and in the many communities in which Breck alumni live and move throughout their lives.
King of Grace Lutheran School is a private, Christian elementary day school for preschool-age children through to 8th Grade in Golden Valley, a western suburb of Minneapolis in Hennepin County, MN. Our school serves students from the following areas: Plymouth, Golden Valley, Maple Grove, Minneapolis, Osseo, Brooklyn Park, St Louis Park, Crystal, Robbinsdale, New Hope, Wayzata, Champlin, Dayton, Monticello, Big Lake, Minnetonka, Twin Cities.
At King of Grace Lutheran School, we are focused on academic excellence. We achieve this through a challenging curriculum, partnering with parents for success and anchoring our daily instruction with God’s Word. We offer a recognized Minnesota curriculum for grades 1-8, along with several full and part-day Kindergarten and Preschool classes.
King of Grace Lutheran School provides opportunities to grow outside of the classroom as well, through extra-curricular activities. Our goal is for each student to emerge from school academically, spiritually and physically prepared to be productive Christian adults. Although the school is a mission of the Church, it is open to all non-member families seeking a Christ-centered education for their children.
Primrose School of Eden Prairie, located 12 miles southwest of Minneapolis, Minnesota, is an early childhood education center offering programs to infants through Kindergarten. You have great hopes for your child. And so do we. That is why you can trust Primrose Schools to prepare your child for the first grade. 90% of Primrose graduates test well above their peers. So, you can rest assured that your child is not just learning but mastering life skills. We distinguish ourself by creating a safe and nurturing environment where children are happy and continually preparing for a bright tomorrow. We call our unique accredited curriculum Balanced Learning, blending the two leading philosophies of teaching children.