Very Good
#85 of 319 private schools in MN
Top 26% of private schools
Ave Maria Academy
Elementary School · Maple Grove, MN
A private elementary school in Maple Grove, MN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
7000 JEWEL LN N, Maple Grove, MN 55311
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Ave Maria Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,882/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$148,122
Median home value
$466,400
Median rent
$1,894/mo
College educated
58.5%
Homeownership
86.2%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55311; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basswood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 848 | Compare → |
| Meadow Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 757 | Compare → |
| Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 651 | Compare → |
| North Woods Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 809 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ave Maria Academy is listed in Maple Grove, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Ave Maria Academy
Ave Maria Academy is a private elementary school in Maple Grove, MN, serving approximately 174 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #85 of 319 private schools in MN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ave Maria Academy
What grades does Ave Maria Academy serve?
Ave Maria Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Ave Maria Academy?
Ave Maria Academy has an enrollment of approximately 174 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ave Maria Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ave Maria Academy is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Ave Maria Academy rank in MN?
Ave Maria Academy ranks #85 of 319 private schools in MN.
What is Ave Maria Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Ave Maria Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Ave Maria Academy a private school?
Yes, Ave Maria Academy is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Ave Maria Academy a religious school?
Ave Maria Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 174
- Gender Split
- 42% M / 58% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hennepin County
- Phone
- (763) 494-5387
- Area population (ZIP 55311)
- 37,873
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 55311; 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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