St. Croix Preparatory Academy School District
School District · Stillwater, Minnesota
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,818
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,818
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Evaluating St. Croix Preparatory Academy?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge St. Croix Preparatory Academy as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper
Stillwater · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower
Stillwater · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle
Stillwater · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#5 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.3
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,818
$2,790 vs Minnesota median
District size
1,202 students
Larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
St. Croix Preparatory Academy ranks #5 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. St. Croix Preparatory Academy's schools with real test data average 8.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper (9.3/10), St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower (8.4/10), and St. Croix Prep Academy Middle (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in St. Croix Preparatory Academy
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | St. Croix Prep Academy Middle | 7.9 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About St. Croix Preparatory Academy
St. Croix Preparatory Academy is a Stillwater, Minnesota school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,202 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. The district invests $11,818 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.5/10, St. Croix Preparatory Academy is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, St. Croix Preparatory Academy students show an average math proficiency of 80.8% and ELA proficiency of 87.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in St. Croix Preparatory Academy, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in St. Croix Preparatory Academy with test data.
Schools in St. Croix Preparatory Academy
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Stillwater
- Total Enrollment
- 1,202
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in St. Croix Preparatory Academy?
St. Croix Preparatory Academy has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for St. Croix Preparatory Academy?
The average composite rating for St. Croix Preparatory Academy is 8.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in St. Croix Preparatory Academy?
St. Croix Preparatory Academy spends $11,818 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in St. Croix Preparatory Academy?
The average student-teacher ratio in St. Croix Preparatory Academy is 14.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in St. Croix Preparatory Academy?
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper is the highest-rated school in St. Croix Preparatory Academy with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in St. Croix Preparatory Academy?
Across schools in St. Croix Preparatory Academy with test data, the average math proficiency is 80.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 87.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does St. Croix Preparatory Academy compare to other districts in Minnesota?
St. Croix Preparatory Academy has an average school rating of 8.5/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 80.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 87.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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