Very Good
#76 of 319 private schools in MN
Top 24% of private schools
Friends School of Minnesota
Elementary School · Saint Paul, MN
A private elementary school in Saint Paul, MN serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
1365 ENGLEWOOD AVE, Saint Paul, MN 55104
- 10.1:1 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 Friends School of Minnesota sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 93Biker’s Paradise
- County Safety: Low197/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,038
Median home value
$290,900
Median rent
$1,159/mo
College educated
52.1%
Homeownership
53.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55104; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Connections Academy K-6Charter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–6 | 0.3 mi | 911 | Compare → |
| New Century SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| New Century School SecondaryCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 6–11 | 0.3 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| Children's Center Montessori Inc.Private · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 1 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Friends School of Minnesota is listed in Saint Paul, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Friends School of Minnesota
Friends School of Minnesota is a private elementary school in Saint Paul, MN, serving approximately 134 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #76 of 319 private schools in MN.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 55104)
- 45,777
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
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 55104; 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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