Excellent
#15 of 319 private schools in MN
Top 4% of private schools
Chesterton Academy
High School · Edina, MN
A private high school in Edina, MN serving grades 9th – 12th.
5300 FRANCE AVE S, Edina, MN 55410
- 10.2:1 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 Chesterton Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,567/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Edina), 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
$144,973
Median home value
$597,400
Median rent
$1,622/mo
College educated
77.5%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
2.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55410; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,310 | Compare → |
| Edina Secondary Virtual PathwayEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Special Ed-non PublicEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 6 | 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.
Chesterton Academy is listed in Edina, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Chesterton Academy
Chesterton Academy is a private high school in Edina, MN, serving approximately 142 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #15 of 319 private schools in MN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chesterton Academy
What grades does Chesterton Academy serve?
Chesterton Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Chesterton Academy?
Chesterton Academy has an enrollment of approximately 142 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesterton Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Chesterton Academy is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Chesterton Academy rank in MN?
Chesterton Academy ranks #15 of 319 private schools in MN.
What is Chesterton Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Chesterton Academy 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 Chesterton Academy a private school?
Yes, Chesterton 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 Chesterton Academy a religious school?
Chesterton Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 142
- Gender Split
- 58% M / 42% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Phone
- (952) 378-1779
- Area population (ZIP 55410)
- 20,361
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 55410; 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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