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Golden Years

4100 W 42nd St Minneapolis, MN 55416

Tel: (952) 929-4211

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 101 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Golden Years is a coâ€“ed Montessori school in Minneapolis, MN, serving 101 students from preâ€“kindergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, small city community.
The school maintains a studentâ€“teacher ratio of 8:1 with 13 teachers supporting early childhood education.
Golden Years enrolls a student body that is 100% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for diversity.
The program focuses on early learning within a cityâ€“based environment, providing Montessori education for ages PK to K. Located in Minneapolis, Golden Years offers an alternative private school option with an emphasis on inclusive early childhood education.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 101 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Golden Years ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Golden Years
Pre-K	83
Kind	18

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Student Body

Total Students

101 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 23%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Golden Years?

The application deadline for Golden Years is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Minneapolis, MN is $12,470 for elementary schools and $19,941 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Minneapolis, MN is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).