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#155 of 319 private schools in MN
Top 48% of private schools
Foothills Christian Academy
School · Backus, MN
A private school in Backus, MN serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
210 FIRST AVE E, Backus, MN 56435
- 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
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Where Foothills Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average495/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,542
Median home value
$230,100
Median rent
$944/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
91.6%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56435; 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)
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Foothills Christian Academy is listed in Backus, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Foothills Christian Academy
Foothills Christian Academy is a private school in Backus, MN, serving approximately 42 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #155 of 319 private schools in MN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Foothills Christian Academy
What grades does Foothills Christian Academy serve?
Foothills Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Foothills Christian Academy?
Foothills Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foothills Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Foothills Christian Academy 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 Foothills Christian Academy rank in MN?
Foothills Christian Academy ranks #155 of 319 private schools in MN.
What is Foothills Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Foothills Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Foothills Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Foothills Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Foothills Christian Academy a religious school?
Foothills Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 42
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 164 days
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cass County
- Phone
- (218) 947-3277
- Area population (ZIP 56435)
- 2,912
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 51.2
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 56435; 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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