Excellent
#16 of 319 private schools in MN
Top 5% of private schools
Avail Academy - Blaine
Elementary School
8966 PIERCE ST NE, Minneapolis, MN 55434
Enrollment
166
Student-Teacher
7.1:1
Score
8.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
166
Student-Teacher
7.1:1
Score
8.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Minnesota private schools
#16 of 319
In Minneapolis
#1 of 20
public schools
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Avail Academy - Blaine
Elementary School in Minneapolis · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Avail Academy - Blaine
Avail Academy - Blaine is a private elementary school in Minneapolis, MN. Avail Academy - Blaine serves approximately 166 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Avail Academy - Blaine has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #16 of 319 private schools in MN.
- This school 8.4 · Excellent
- MN avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 166 students, Avail Academy - Blaine is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 7.1:1 students to teachers, Avail Academy - Blaine sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Avail Academy - Blaine is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Avail Academy - Blaine compares to 104 public schools serving similar grades in Minneapolis, MN
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Avail Academy - Blaine (this school) | 8.4 |
| Jenny Lind Elementary | 3.6 |
| OLSON MIDDLE | 3.9 |
| KIPP North Star Academy | 3.5 |
| KIPP North Star Primary | 2.5 |
| WAITE PARK ELEMENTARY | 8.7 |
| LORING ELEMENTARY | 3.9 |
| NORTHEAST MIDDLE | 5.1 |
| SOJOURNER TRUTH ACADEMY | 3.9 |
| Spero Academy | 6.8 |
| Cityview Elementary | 6.9 |
| PILLSBURY ELEMENTARY | 4.3 |
| Lucy Laney Elementary | 7.2 |
| Banaadir Elementary | 8.1 |
| YINGHUA ACADEMY | 7.3 |
| Hmong International Elementary | 3.8 |
| New City School | 4.9 |
| NELLIE STONE JOHNSON ELEMENTARY | 6.0 |
| Las Estrellas Elementary | 6.3 |
| Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes | 2.5 |
| MPS Online K-5 | 6.1 |
Showing 20 of 104 schools. View all schools in Minneapolis
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
8966 PIERCE ST NE, Minneapolis, MN 55434
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Avail Academy - Blaine may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MADISON ELEMENTARY (rated 8.7/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Blaine), with a very similar rating. Another option is University Avenue Elementary - Aero (rated 7.5/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Blaine), with a comparable rating. Additionally, CROSS OF CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Coon Rapids), a more accessible option. For more schools in Minneapolis, see our Minneapolis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch Blaine | 0.8 mi | 5.2 |
| EARLY EDUCATION Spring Lake Park | 1.2 mi | 5.3 |
| SLP Schools Online Elementary Spring Lake Park | 1.2 mi | — |
| Elementary Lighthouse Spring Lake Park | 1.4 mi | 7.0 |
| Secondary Lighthouse Spring Lake Park | 1.4 mi | 6.0 |
| SPRING LAKE PARK SENIOR HIGH Spring Lake Park | 1.4 mi | 5.0 |
| SLP Schools Online Secondary Spring Lake Park | 1.4 mi | 4.6 |
| Park Terrace Elementary Spring Lake Park | 1.3 mi | 3.3 |
| Woodcrest El. Spanish Immersion Fridley | 1.8 mi | 4.7 |
| Centerview Elementary Blaine | 1.9 mi | 6.0 |
| University Avenue Elementary - Aero Blaine | 1.7 mi | 7.5 |
| MADISON ELEMENTARY Blaine | 2.0 mi | 8.7 |
| AVAIL ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL Fridley | 2.2 mi | 7.7 |
| GRACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Fridley | 2.2 mi | — |
| CROSS OF CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Coon Rapids | 2.0 mi | 7.3 |
| Mounds View Adult Education Mounds View | 2.4 mi | — |
| MOUNDS VIEW ALC Mounds View | 2.4 mi | 5.3 |
| Metro Heights Academy Fridley | 2.7 mi | 6.0 |
| Paladin Career and Tech High School Coon Rapids | 2.4 mi | 4.7 |
| WOODCREST BAPTIST ACADEMY Fridley | 3.0 mi | 7.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 55434 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$88,163
Median Home Value
$269,600
Median Rent
$1,703/mo
Population
33,133
College Educated
25.2%
Homeownership
81.7%
Avg Commute
24.1 min
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Median Age
36.4
Similar Schools
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|---|---|
| Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element Hector, MN | 8.4 |
| Success Academy Bloomington Elem Bloomington, MN | 8.4 |
| ARGYLE ELEMENTARY Argyle, MN | 8.3 |
| GRAND MEADOW ELEMENTARY Grand Meadow, MN | 8.3 |
| J.A. HUGHES ELEMENTARY Red Lake Falls, MN | 8.5 |
| LAKE BENTON ELEMENTARY Lake Benton, MN | 8.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Avail Academy - Blaine
What grades does Avail Academy - Blaine serve?
Avail Academy - Blaine serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Avail Academy - Blaine?
Avail Academy - Blaine has an enrollment of approximately 166 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avail Academy - Blaine?
The student-teacher ratio at Avail Academy - Blaine is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Avail Academy - Blaine rank in MN?
Avail Academy - Blaine ranks #16 of 319 private schools in MN.
What is Avail Academy - Blaine's MySchoolScout rating?
Avail Academy - Blaine has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Avail Academy - Blaine a private school?
Yes, Avail Academy - Blaine is a private coeducational school with a Calvinist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Avail Academy - Blaine a religious school?
Avail Academy - Blaine has a Calvinist religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 166
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Calvinist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Anoka County
- Phone
- (763) 785-0135
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