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#184 of 319 private schools in MN

Benilde-st Margaret's School

High School · Saint Louis Park, MN

A private high school in Saint Louis Park, MN serving grades 7th – 12th.

Private

2501 HWY 100 S, Saint Louis Park, MN 55416

  • 12.7:1 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)
B-5.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.2 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,183
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.5 / 10
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Diversity Index34%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C-2.4 / 10
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Enrollment1,194
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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

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The neighborhood

Where Benilde-st Margaret's School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 17Car-Dependent
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 76Very Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low5/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$105,926

Median home value

$457,300

Median rent

$1,701/mo

College educated

73.2%

Homeownership

49.8%

Poverty rate

5.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55416; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White80.2%
Black6.8%
Hispanic5.9%
Two or More4.7%
Asian2.1%
Native American0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Arete AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated6–120.7 mi15Compare →
Bais Yaakov High SchoolPrivate · tuition4.6private9–120.8 mi48Compare →
Yeshiva of MinneapolisPrivate · tuition6.5private9–120.8 mi81Compare →
Transition PlusEnrollment path unverified6.0121.2 mi32Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Benilde-st Margaret's School is listed in Saint Louis Park, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Benilde-st Margaret's School

Benilde-st Margaret's School is a private high school in Saint Louis Park, MN, serving approximately 1,194 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #184 of 319 private schools in MN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Benilde-st Margaret's School

What grades does Benilde-st Margaret's School serve?

Benilde-st Margaret's School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Benilde-st Margaret's School?

Benilde-st Margaret's School has an enrollment of approximately 1,194 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Benilde-st Margaret's School?

The student-teacher ratio at Benilde-st Margaret's School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Benilde-st Margaret's School rank in MN?

Benilde-st Margaret's School ranks #184 of 319 private schools in MN.

What is Benilde-st Margaret's School's MySchoolScout rating?

Benilde-st Margaret's School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Benilde-st Margaret's School a private school?

Yes, Benilde-st Margaret's School 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 Benilde-st Margaret's School a religious school?

Benilde-st Margaret's School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
1,194
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
94
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
182 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hennepin County
Area population (ZIP 55416)
34,905
Area average commute
20.7 min
Area median age
35.8
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 55416; 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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