Excellent
#41 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 2% in state
Cologne Academy
Elementary School · Cologne Academy · Cologne, MN
A charter elementary school in Cologne, MN where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1221 VILLAGE PKWY, Cologne, MN 55322
- Math 69% proficient (2022)
- Reading 73% proficient (2022)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cologne Academy score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 71% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cologne Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average365/100K
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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
$112,455
Median home value
$391,900
Median rent
$808/mo
College educated
37.6%
Homeownership
90.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55322; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cologne Academy OnlineCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Zion Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4 | K–8 | 2.7 mi | 59 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Cologne Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,102NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Cologne Academy is listed in COLOGNE ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cologne Academy
Cologne Academy is a public elementary school in Cologne, MN, part of Cologne Academy, serving approximately 665 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #41 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cologne Academy
What grades does Cologne Academy serve?
Cologne Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Cologne Academy?
Cologne Academy has an enrollment of approximately 665 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cologne Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cologne Academy is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cologne Academy rank in MN?
Cologne Academy ranks #41 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Cologne Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Cologne Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cologne Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cologne Academy has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cologne Academy a charter school?
Yes, Cologne Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Cologne Academy a Title I school?
No, Cologne Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cologne Academy?
17.4% of students at Cologne Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 665
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Carver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.0%
- Phone
- (952) 466-2276
- Area population (ZIP 55322)
- 3,548
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
Official sources & links
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 55322; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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