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Golden Years
Elementary School
4100 W 42ND ST, Edina, MN 55416
Enrollment
18
Student-Teacher
1.4:1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
18
Student-Teacher
1.4:1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Golden Years
Elementary School in Edina · grades Pre-K – Kindergarten. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Golden Years
Golden Years is a private elementary school in Edina, MN. Golden Years serves approximately 18 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, and has a 1.4:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 18 students, Golden Years 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.
At 1.4:1 students to teachers, Golden Years sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Golden Years 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 Golden Years compares to 11 public schools serving similar grades in Edina, MN
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Golden Years (this school) | — |
| Agamim Classical Academy | 6.7 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL ED | 7.6 |
| SPECIAL ED-NON PUBLIC | — |
| NORMANDALE ELEMENTARY | 8.3 |
| HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY | 7.4 |
| CONCORD ELEMENTARY | 8.2 |
| COUNTRYSIDE ELEMENTARY | 8.0 |
| CORNELIA ELEMENTARY | 8.4 |
| CREEK VALLEY ELEMENTARY | 7.2 |
| School #532 | — |
| International Spanish Language Acad | 6.1 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 18 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.4:1
- Address
- 4100 W 42ND ST, Edina, MN 55416
- Phone
- (952) 929-4211
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in MN aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 3 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
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
4100 W 42ND ST, Edina, MN 55416
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Golden Years may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lake Harriet Upper Elementary (rated 9.7/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Minneapolis). Another option is LAKE HARRIET LOWER ELEMENTARY (rated 9.1/10, 0.4 miles away, in nearby Minneapolis). Additionally, ST. LOUIS PARK SPECIAL ED. PROGRAM (rated 8.1/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Saint Louis Park). For more schools in Edina, see our Edina schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CALVIN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (DBA: AVAIL ACADEMY) Minneapolis | 0.1 mi | 4.5 |
| AVAIL ACADEMY - EDINA Edina | 0.2 mi | 6.3 |
| LAKE HARRIET LOWER ELEMENTARY Minneapolis | 0.4 mi | 9.1 |
| SUSAN LINDGREN ELEMENTARY Saint Louis Park | 0.4 mi | 7.5 |
| Southwest High Minneapolis | 0.7 mi | 5.8 |
| CARONDELET CATHOLIC SCHOOL Minneapolis | 0.8 mi | 6.0 |
| CARONDELET CATHOLIC Minneapolis | 1.2 mi | 6.9 |
| YESHIVA OF MINNEAPOLIS Saint Louis Park | 1.4 mi | 6.5 |
| Agamim Classical Academy Edina | 1.4 mi | 6.7 |
| CHESTERTON ACADEMY Edina | 1.4 mi | 8.4 |
| Lake Harriet Upper Elementary Minneapolis | 1.2 mi | 9.7 |
| BAIS YAAKOV HIGH SCHOOL Minneapolis | 1.5 mi | 4.6 |
| TORAH ACADEMY Saint Louis Park | 1.6 mi | 7.2 |
| HOLY FAMILY ACADEMY Saint Louis Park | 1.6 mi | 8.0 |
| OUR LADY OF GRACE SCHOOL Edina | 1.7 mi | 4.7 |
| ST. LOUIS PARK SPECIAL ED. PROGRAM Saint Louis Park | 1.5 mi | 8.1 |
| SOUTH VIEW MIDDLE Edina | 2.0 mi | 7.3 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL ED Edina | 2.1 mi | 7.6 |
| SPECIAL ED-NON PUBLIC Edina | 2.1 mi | — |
| Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway Edina | 2.1 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 55416 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$105,926
Median Home Value
$457,300
Median Rent
$1,701/mo
Population
34,905
College Educated
73.2%
Homeownership
49.8%
Avg Commute
20.7 min
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Median Age
35.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Golden Years
What grades does Golden Years serve?
Golden Years serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Golden Years?
Golden Years has an enrollment of approximately 18 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Years?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Years is 1.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Golden Years a private school?
Yes, Golden Years is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Golden Years a religious school?
No, Golden Years is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 18
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Phone
- (952) 929-4211
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