Very Good

#76 of 319 private schools in MN

Top 24% of private schools

Friends School of Minnesota

Elementary School

1365 ENGLEWOOD AVE, Saint Paul, MN 55104

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

134

Student-Teacher

10.1:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

134

Student-Teacher

10.1:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Minnesota private schools

#76 of 319

In Saint Paul

#7 of 13

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About Friends School of Minnesota

Friends School of Minnesota is a private elementary school in Saint Paul, MN. Friends School of Minnesota serves approximately 134 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Friends School of Minnesota has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #76 of 319 private schools in MN.

How it compares0.9 pts above MN schools

7.3

This school 7.3 · Very Good
MN avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 134 students, Friends School of Minnesota 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.

Friends School of Minnesota 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

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How Friends School of Minnesota compares to 113 public schools serving similar grades in Saint Paul, MN

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.1:1

This School

14.4:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

134

This School

345

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.3

This School

5.6

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 63.4% vs 0%

Black 6.7% vs 0%

Hispanic 3% vs 0%

Asian 1.5% vs 0%

Friends School of Minnesota Saint Paul Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Friends School of Minnesota (this school)	—	134	10.1:1	7.3
Career Pathways	0.2 mi	111	13.9:1	6.6
Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12	0.3 mi	3,021	35.1:1	4.6
Minnesota Connections Academy K-6	0.3 mi	911	29.4:1	4.2
New Century School	0.3 mi	356	11.1:1	8.8
New Century School Secondary	0.3 mi	230	28.8:1	—
GREAT RIVER SCHOOL	0.4 mi	401	13.4:1	8.2
Great River Elementary School	0.4 mi	385	21.4:1	3.8
HAMLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.5 mi	294	12.8:1	4.7
The Journey School	0.6 mi	113	16.1:1	2.2
The Journey School Middle	0.6 mi	26	26:1	—
HGA Secondary	0.7 mi	401	16.7:1	6.8
GORDON PARKS HIGH SCHOOL	0.7 mi	181	16.5:1	5.9
METRO DEAF SCHOOL	0.7 mi	141	4.9:1	5.7
Hmong College Prep Academy MS	0.8 mi	682	15.9:1	5.7
Hmong College Prep Academy ES	0.8 mi	1,015	11.4:1	2.6
Midway Star Academy	0.8 mi	421	26.3:1	5.7
A. G. A. P. E. TEEN PARENT	0.9 mi	37	6.2:1	7.6
Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr	1.0 mi	587	13.3:1	5.2
HGA Elementary	1.1 mi	527	18.2:1	5.8
Sejong Academy Upper School	1.2 mi	111	11.1:1	6.7

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention

A- 7.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.1:1

Instructional Commitment

C 2.7 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,079

Diversity & Inclusion

A 9.3 / 10

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Diversity Index 53%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.2 / 10

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Enrollment 134

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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)

White 63.4%

Two or More 24.6%

Black 6.7%

Hispanic 3.0%

Asian 1.5%

Pacific Islander 0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1365 ENGLEWOOD AVE, Saint Paul, MN 55104

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Friends School of Minnesota may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. New Century School (rated 8.8/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is HGA Elementary (rated 5.8/10, 1.1 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, Midway Star Academy (rated 5.7/10, 0.8 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Saint Paul, see our Saint Paul schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Career Pathways Saint Paul	0.2 mi	111	6.6
Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 Saint Paul	0.3 mi	3,021	4.6
Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 Saint Paul	0.3 mi	911	4.2
New Century School Saint Paul	0.3 mi	356	8.8
New Century School Secondary Saint Paul	0.3 mi	230	—
GREAT RIVER SCHOOL Saint Paul	0.4 mi	401	8.2
Great River Elementary School Saint Paul	0.4 mi	385	3.8
CHILDREN'S CENTER MONTESSORI INC. Saint Paul	0.4 mi	1	—
HAMLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Saint Paul	0.5 mi	294	4.7
HGA Secondary Saint Paul	0.7 mi	401	6.8
The Journey School Saint Paul	0.6 mi	113	2.2
The Journey School Middle Saint Paul	0.6 mi	26	—
GORDON PARKS HIGH SCHOOL Saint Paul	0.7 mi	181	5.9
Hmong College Prep Academy MS Saint Paul	0.8 mi	682	5.7
HMONG COLLEGE PREP ACADEMY HS Saint Paul	0.8 mi	811	7.2
Hmong College Prep Academy ES Saint Paul	0.8 mi	1,015	2.6
METRO DEAF SCHOOL Saint Paul	0.7 mi	141	5.7
HIGH SCHOOL FOR RECORDING ARTS Saint Paul	0.8 mi	214	5.5
Midway Star Academy Saint Paul	0.8 mi	421	5.7
HGA Elementary Saint Paul	1.1 mi	527	5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 55104 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$75,038

Median Home Value

$290,900

Median Rent

$1,159/mo

Population

45,777

College Educated

52.1%

Homeownership

53.9%

Avg Commute

21.7 min

Poverty Rate

16.9%

Median Age

32.9

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NAYTAHWAUSH COMMUNITY SCHOOL Naytahwaush, MN	145	7.3
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Friends School of Minnesota

What grades does Friends School of Minnesota serve?

Friends School of Minnesota serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Friends School of Minnesota?

Friends School of Minnesota has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Friends School of Minnesota?

The student-teacher ratio at Friends School of Minnesota is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Friends School of Minnesota rank in MN?

Friends School of Minnesota ranks #76 of 319 private schools in MN.

What is Friends School of Minnesota's MySchoolScout rating?

Friends School of Minnesota has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Friends School of Minnesota a private school?

Yes, Friends School of Minnesota is a private coeducational school with a Friends (Quaker) affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Friends School of Minnesota a religious school?

Friends School of Minnesota has a Friends (Quaker) religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 66 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score: 93 Biker’s Paradise

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 134
Gender Split: 47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 13
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Friends (Quaker)
School Day: 6.5 hours
Days Per Year: 166 days
Setting: Large City
County: Ramsey County
Phone: (651) 621-8933

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