Excellent
#14 of 319 private schools in MN
Top 4% of private schools
Convent of the Visitation School
School
2455 VISITATION DR, Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Enrollment
524
Student-Teacher
7.6:1
Score
8.4
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
524
Student-Teacher
7.6:1
Score
8.4
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Minnesota private schools
#14 of 319
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Convent of the Visitation School
School in Mendota Heights · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Convent of the Visitation School
Convent of the Visitation School is a private school in Mendota Heights, MN. Convent of the Visitation School serves approximately 524 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Convent of the Visitation School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #14 of 319 private schools in MN.
- This school 8.4 · Excellent
- MN avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 7.6:1 students to teachers, Convent of the Visitation School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Convent of the Visitation School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Convent of the Visitation School compares to 7 public schools serving similar grades in Mendota Heights, MN
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Convent of the Visitation School (this school) | 8.4 |
| FRIENDLY HILLS MIDDLE | 5.2 |
| Aspen House Education Program | — |
| MENDOTA ELEMENTARY | 7.6 |
| Two Rivers High School | 6.6 |
| Special Education | — |
| SOMERSET ELEMENTARY | 5.0 |
| BRANCH OUT TRANSITIONAL SERVICES | — |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
2455 VISITATION DR, Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Convent of the Visitation School may also want to explore other schools in the area. WOODLAND ELEMENTARY (rated 8.5/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby Eagan), with a very similar rating. Another option is GLACIER HILLS SCHOOL - ARTS/SCIENCE (rated 8.5/10, 3.6 miles away, in nearby Eagan), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Nova Classical Academy Lower School (rated 8.4/10, 3.4 miles away, in nearby Saint Paul), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Mendota Heights, see our Mendota Heights schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 55120 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$111,900
Median Home Value
$484,700
Median Rent
$1,543/mo
Population
5,080
College Educated
57.3%
Homeownership
61.3%
Avg Commute
19.8 min
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Median Age
40.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| MOUNDS PARK ACADEMY Saint Paul, MN | 8.4 |
| LIBERTY CLASSICAL ACADEMY White Bear Lake, MN | 8.3 |
| LOYOLA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Mankato, MN | 8.3 |
| SACRED HEART SCHOOL East Grand Forks, MN | 7.6 |
| NEW LIFE ACADEMY Woodbury, MN | 7.2 |
| UNITED CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Bloomington, MN | 7.1 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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