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#139 of 319 private schools in MN
Top 43% of private schools
Crown of Life Lutheran
Elementary School
115 CRUSADER AVE W, West Saint Paul, MN 55118
Enrollment
153
Student-Teacher
14.9:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
153
Student-Teacher
14.9:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Minnesota private schools
#139 of 319
In West Saint Paul
#3 of 4
public schools
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About Crown of Life Lutheran
Crown of Life Lutheran is a private elementary school in West Saint Paul, MN. Crown of Life Lutheran serves approximately 153 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Crown of Life Lutheran has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #139 of 319 private schools in MN.
- This school 6.5 · Average
- MN avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 153 students, Crown of Life Lutheran is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Crown of Life Lutheran 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 Crown of Life Lutheran compares to the 6 public schools in West Saint Paul, MN
Student Demographics
All Schools in West Saint Paul
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Crown of Life Lutheran (this school) | 6.5 |
| ACADEMIC ARTS HIGH SCHOOL | 5.7 |
| GARLOUGH ENVIRONMENTAL MAGNET | 4.9 |
| 917 DCALS North | 6.6 |
| Early Learning Resource Center | 3.4 |
| MORELAND ART/HEALTH SCIENCE MAGNET | 5.1 |
| HERITAGE E-STEM MAGNET SCHOOL | 6.9 |
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
115 CRUSADER AVE W, West Saint Paul, MN 55118
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Crown of Life Lutheran may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ATHENEUM ELEMENTARY (rated 8.5/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Inver Grove Heights), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST JOSEPHS SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, SALEM HILLS ELEMENTARY (rated 5.6/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Inver Grove Heights), with a comparable rating. For more schools in West Saint Paul, see our West Saint Paul schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ACADEMIC ARTS HIGH SCHOOL West Saint Paul | 0.4 mi | 5.7 |
| GARLOUGH ENVIRONMENTAL MAGNET West Saint Paul | 0.5 mi | 4.9 |
| 917 DCALS North West Saint Paul | 0.6 mi | 6.6 |
| BRANCH OUT TRANSITIONAL SERVICES Mendota Heights | 0.6 mi | — |
| BLUESKY CHARTER SCHOOL Bloomington | 0.8 mi | 6.2 |
| MISSISSIPPI VALLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL West Saint Paul | 0.9 mi | — |
| Two Rivers High School Mendota Heights | 0.9 mi | 6.6 |
| Special Education Mendota Heights | 0.9 mi | — |
| PEACEFUL HEIGHTS MONTESSORI SCHOOL & CHILD CARE West Saint Paul | 1.0 mi | — |
| Early Learning Resource Center West Saint Paul | 1.1 mi | 3.4 |
| MORELAND ART/HEALTH SCIENCE MAGNET West Saint Paul | 1.5 mi | 5.1 |
| HERITAGE E-STEM MAGNET SCHOOL West Saint Paul | 1.8 mi | 6.9 |
| ST JOSEPHS SCHOOL West Saint Paul | 1.7 mi | 7.0 |
| ST CROIX LUTHERAN ACADEMY West Saint Paul | 1.8 mi | 8.1 |
| SALEM HILLS ELEMENTARY Inver Grove Heights | 1.9 mi | 5.6 |
| ATHENEUM ELEMENTARY Inver Grove Heights | 1.9 mi | 8.5 |
| SOMERSET ELEMENTARY Mendota Heights | 1.7 mi | 5.0 |
| BRIGHTMONT ACADEMY Mendota Hts | 1.6 mi | — |
| S ST. PAUL COMMUNITY LRNG. CNTR. South Saint Paul | 1.9 mi | 5.5 |
| SSP Virtual South Saint Paul | 1.9 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 55118 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$85,229
Median Home Value
$331,800
Median Rent
$1,215/mo
Population
29,396
College Educated
45.8%
Homeownership
66.9%
Avg Commute
22.5 min
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Median Age
42.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ASHBY ELEMENTARY Ashby, MN | 6.5 |
| CROMWELL-WRIGHT ELEMENTARY Cromwell, MN | 6.5 |
| KELLIHER ELEMENTARY Kelliher, MN | 6.5 |
| ST JOHN LUTHERAN SCHOOL Redwood Falls, MN | 6.5 |
| WORLD LEARNER CHARTER SCHOOL Chaska, MN | 6.5 |
| Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School Isanti, MN | 6.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Crown of Life Lutheran
What grades does Crown of Life Lutheran serve?
Crown of Life Lutheran serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Crown of Life Lutheran?
Crown of Life Lutheran has an enrollment of approximately 153 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crown of Life Lutheran?
The student-teacher ratio at Crown of Life Lutheran is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Crown of Life Lutheran rank in MN?
Crown of Life Lutheran ranks #139 of 319 private schools in MN.
What is Crown of Life Lutheran's MySchoolScout rating?
Crown of Life Lutheran has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Crown of Life Lutheran a private school?
Yes, Crown of Life Lutheran is a private coeducational school with a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Crown of Life Lutheran a religious school?
Crown of Life Lutheran has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 153
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 171 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dakota County
- Phone
- (651) 451-3832
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