For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 305 students in Rice County, MN.
33% of private preschools in Rice County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
草榴社区 Preschools in Rice County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Northfield Montessori
Montessori School
340 Montessori Ct
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-1279
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-1279
Gr: K | 7 students
Prairie Creek Community
Alternative School
27695 Denmark Avenue
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-9640
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-9640
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Avg. class size: 20 students
St. Dominic Elementary School
(Catholic)
216 Spring St N
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-8136
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-8136
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students Tuition listed
Rice County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Divine Mercy Catholic School (Closed 2025)
(Catholic)
15 3rd Ave Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-7706
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-7706
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overview
This County (Rice County)
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
305 Students
70,962 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
20%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
19 Teachers
5,784 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,900
$8,871
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
341 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
1,850 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
2,065 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
1 Student
2,460 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
124 Students
40,276 Students
% White Students
41%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
146 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
166 Students
23,392 Students
% of Others Students
55%
33%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private preschools are located in Rice County, MN?
3 private preschools are located in Rice County, MN.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Rice County?
33% of private preschools in Rice County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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