Excellent
#14 of 319 private schools in MN
Top 4% of private schools
Convent of the Visitation School
School · Mendota Heights, MN
A private school in Mendota Heights, MN serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
2455 VISITATION DR, Mendota Heights, MN 55120
- 7.6:1 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 Convent of the Visitation School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,078/100K
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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
$111,900
Median home value
$484,700
Median rent
$1,543/mo
College educated
57.3%
Homeownership
61.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55120; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Early Learning Resource CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK | 3.5 mi | 181 | Compare → |
| Early Ed HighlandEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 3.6 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Early Ed GlobalEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 4.1 mi | 5 | 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.
Convent of the Visitation School is listed in Mendota Heights, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Convent of the Visitation School
Convent of the Visitation School is a private school in Mendota Heights, MN, serving approximately 524 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #14 of 319 private schools in MN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Convent of the Visitation School
What grades does Convent of the Visitation School serve?
Convent of the Visitation School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Convent of the Visitation School?
Convent of the Visitation School has an enrollment of approximately 524 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Convent of the Visitation School?
The student-teacher ratio at Convent of the Visitation School is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Convent of the Visitation School rank in MN?
Convent of the Visitation School ranks #14 of 319 private schools in MN.
What is Convent of the Visitation School's MySchoolScout rating?
Convent of the Visitation School 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 Convent of the Visitation School a private school?
Yes, Convent of the Visitation 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 Convent of the Visitation School a religious school?
Convent of the Visitation School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 524
- Gender Split
- 11% M / 89% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dakota County
- Phone
- (651) 683-1700
- Area population (ZIP 55120)
- 5,080
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 55120; 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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