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#291 of 319 private schools in MN

Amazing Grace Virtual Academy

High School · New Ulm, MN

A private high school in New Ulm, MN serving grades 7th – 12th.

Private

45638 561ST AVE, New Ulm, MN 56073

  • 92.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MN.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
D1.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio92.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.0 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,176
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-5.1 / 10
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Diversity Index11%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment361
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MN

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Amazing Grace Virtual Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,097/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Ulm), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$69,698

Median home value

$207,600

Median rent

$978/mo

College educated

26.6%

Homeownership

77.8%

Poverty rate

7.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56073; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White94.2%
Hispanic3.3%
Black1.4%
Asian1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Minnesota Valley Lutheran High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.99–120.1 mi222Compare →
Imprints ProgramEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–122.8 mi25Compare →
R.i.s.e. ProgramEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–122.8 mi11Compare →
Raptor ProgramEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated2–122.8 mi13Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Amazing Grace Virtual Academy is listed in New Ulm, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Amazing Grace Virtual Academy

Amazing Grace Virtual Academy is a private high school in New Ulm, MN, serving approximately 361 students in grades 7th-12th with a 92.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #291 of 319 private schools in MN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Amazing Grace Virtual Academy

What grades does Amazing Grace Virtual Academy serve?

Amazing Grace Virtual Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Amazing Grace Virtual Academy?

Amazing Grace Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Amazing Grace Virtual Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Amazing Grace Virtual Academy is 92.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Amazing Grace Virtual Academy rank in MN?

Amazing Grace Virtual Academy ranks #291 of 319 private schools in MN.

What is Amazing Grace Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Amazing Grace Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Amazing Grace Virtual Academy a private school?

Yes, Amazing Grace Virtual Academy is a private coeducational school with a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Amazing Grace Virtual Academy a religious school?

Amazing Grace Virtual Academy has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
361
Gender Split
41% M / 59% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
92.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
168 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Nicollet County
Area population (ZIP 56073)
17,325
Area average commute
14 min
Area median age
41.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56073; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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