Lake Country School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MN School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 306 students
Yearly Tuition: $20,050
Acceptance rate: 33%
Average class size: 28 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Lake Country School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Lake Country School
Pre-K	56
Kind	28
1	28
2	28
3	28
4	28
5	28
6	28
7	27
8	27

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1976

Last Day of School

Fri. Jun 11, 2027

Student Body

Total Students

306 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

30%

State avg.: 23%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

95%

Average Class Size

28 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Feb. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$20,050

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Tuition Notes

Tuition varies based on age of child. We do offer tuition assistance up to 70% of demonstrated need.

% on Financial Aid

30%

Acceptance Rate

33%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Katie Haag

Endowment Size

$4 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

ArcheryBasketball

Cross CountryVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess ClubChoir

French ClubRainbow Club

School NewspaperTech Club

School Notes

Lake Country School is a Montessori learning environment that fosters independence, critical thinking, and creativity within each child.
We are a community that promotes diversity and inclusion, as well as respect and responsibility to self, to others, and to the earth.

Core Values
Montessori PedagogyOur work is guided by the principles and pedagogy of Dr. Maria Montessori and further enriched by the work of others in the fields of education and human development. The Montessori prepared environment nurtures the intellectual, emotional, social, physical, and spiritual potential of the whole child.
Love of Work Children learn through purposeful activity carried out in developmentally appropriate urban and rural environments where the choice of meaningful work is expected and respected.
Peaceful Community We work to create a peaceful, supportive, compassionate, and welcoming community where the understanding of and respect for differences lead to appreciation, self-reflection, and personal growth.
Stewardship We strive to be model citizens of a global community and to help children prepare themselves for life. As stewards of the earth, we share the belief expressed by Dr. Maria Montessori that within each child lies the fate of the future.
Accreditation and Membership
Lake Country School is a fully accredited member of the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS). In addition, LCS is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the Minnesota Association of Independent Schools (MAIS), and the Minnesota Montessori Network. All of our Montessori Guides as well as many administrators and staff, hold teaching diplomas from, participate in and are members of AMI (Association Montessori Internationale).

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lake Country School cost?

Lake Country School's tuition is approximately $20,050 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Lake Country School?

The acceptance rate of Lake Country School is 33%, which is lower than the national average of 87%. Lake Country School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Minnesota with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Lake Country School offer?

Lake Country School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Archery, Basketball, Cross Country and Volleyball.

What is Lake Country School's ranking?

Lake Country School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Lake Country School?

The application deadline for Lake Country School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is Lake Country School located?

Lake Country School is located in the King Field neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 1 other private schools located in King Field.

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Did You Know?

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).