Very Good
#35 of 319 private schools in MN
Top 11% of private schools
Breakaway Academy
Elementary School · Chaska, MN
A private elementary school in Chaska, MN serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
1661 PARK RIDGE DR, Chaska, MN 55318
- 6.5:1 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 Breakaway Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated727/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chaska), 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
$111,781
Median home value
$389,200
Median rent
$1,430/mo
College educated
47.1%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55318; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinder AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K | 0.4 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| La AcademiaEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 457 | Compare → |
| Swmetro Prairie CareEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| World Learner Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | 1–8 | 1.1 mi | 203 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Breakaway Academy is listed in Chaska, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Breakaway Academy
Breakaway Academy is a private elementary school in Chaska, MN, serving approximately 347 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #35 of 319 private schools in MN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Breakaway Academy
What grades does Breakaway Academy serve?
Breakaway Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Breakaway Academy?
Breakaway Academy has an enrollment of approximately 347 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Breakaway Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Breakaway Academy is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Breakaway Academy rank in MN?
Breakaway Academy ranks #35 of 319 private schools in MN.
What is Breakaway Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Breakaway Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Breakaway Academy a private school?
Yes, Breakaway Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Breakaway Academy a religious school?
No, Breakaway Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 347
- Gender Split
- 90% M / 10% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 171 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Carver County
- Phone
- (952) 227-7749
- Area population (ZIP 55318)
- 29,884
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 55318; 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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