Very Good
#68 of 319 private schools in MN
Top 21% of private schools
Highland Catholic School
Elementary School
2017 BOHLAND AVE, Saint Paul, MN 55116
Enrollment
410
Student-Teacher
12.3:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
410
Student-Teacher
12.3:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Minnesota private schools
#68 of 319
In Saint Paul
#6 of 13
public schools
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Highland Catholic School
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About Highland Catholic School
Highland Catholic School is a private elementary school in Saint Paul, MN. Highland Catholic School serves approximately 410 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Highland Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #68 of 319 private schools in MN.
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- MN avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Highland Catholic School 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 Highland Catholic School compares to 124 public schools serving similar grades in Saint Paul, MN
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Highland Catholic School (this school) | 7.3 |
| HORACE MANN SCHOOL | 8.4 |
| HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY | 4.6 |
| Early Ed Highland | — |
| Urban Academy | 8.2 |
| HIGHLAND PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6.6 |
| JIE MING MANDARIN IMMERSION ACADEMY | 9.2 |
| GROVELAND PARK ELEMENTARY | 7.0 |
| EXPO FOR EXCELLENCE ELEMENTARY SCH | 7.1 |
| RANDOLPH HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY | 8.3 |
| Hidden River Middle School | 5.3 |
| LAURA JEFFREY ACADEMY CHARTER | 7.6 |
| ADAMS MAGNET ELEMENTARY | 5.3 |
| FOUR SEASONS ELEMENTARY | 2.9 |
| Early Education Four Seasons | — |
| Nova Classical Academy Lower School | 8.4 |
| NOVA CLASSICAL ACADEMY UPPER SCHOOL | 8.1 |
| Global Arts Plus Lower | 4.5 |
| HGA Elementary | 5.8 |
| Global Arts Plus Upper | 4.9 |
| EARLY ED GLOBAL | — |
Showing 20 of 124 schools. View all schools in Saint Paul
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
2017 BOHLAND AVE, Saint Paul, MN 55116
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Highland Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. JIE MING MANDARIN IMMERSION ACADEMY (rated 9.2/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is HORACE MANN SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Urban Academy (rated 8.2/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Saint Paul, see our Saint Paul schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HORACE MANN SCHOOL Saint Paul | 0.3 mi | 8.4 |
| ST CATHERINE UNIVERSITY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Saint Paul | 0.5 mi | — |
| LUBAVITCH CHEDER DAY SCHOOL Saint Paul | 0.5 mi | 6.2 |
| SUNNY HOLLOW MONTESSORI Saint Paul | 0.7 mi | 7.1 |
| HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY Saint Paul | 0.8 mi | 4.6 |
| Early Ed Highland Saint Paul | 0.8 mi | — |
| Urban Academy Saint Paul | 0.8 mi | 8.2 |
| NATIVITY OF OUR LORD SCHOOL Saint Paul | 1.1 mi | 4.8 |
| JIE MING MANDARIN IMMERSION ACADEMY Saint Paul | 1.1 mi | 9.2 |
| HIGHLAND PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL Saint Paul | 0.9 mi | 6.6 |
| GROVELAND PARK ELEMENTARY Saint Paul | 1.2 mi | 7.0 |
| HIGHLAND PARK SENIOR HIGH Saint Paul | 0.9 mi | 8.3 |
| MINNEHAHA ACADEMY LOWER SCHOOL Minneapolis | 1.2 mi | 8.1 |
| DOWLING ELEMENTARY Minneapolis | 1.4 mi | 7.3 |
| EXPO FOR EXCELLENCE ELEMENTARY SCH Saint Paul | 1.3 mi | 7.1 |
| HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL Saint Paul | 1.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Hidden River Middle School Saint Paul | 1.8 mi | 5.3 |
| HIAWATHA ELEMENTARY Minneapolis | 1.5 mi | 5.2 |
| TALMUD TORAH OF ST PAUL Saint Paul | 1.4 mi | — |
| JEAN LYLE'S CHILDRENS CENTER Saint Paul | 2.0 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 55116 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$83,156
Median Home Value
$405,900
Median Rent
$1,279/mo
Population
26,099
College Educated
59.8%
Homeownership
50.9%
Avg Commute
20.5 min
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Median Age
41.2
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| DOWLING ELEMENTARY Minneapolis, MN | 7.3 |
| LAKEAIRES ELEMENTARY White Bear Lake, MN | 7.3 |
| NRHEG ELEMENTARY Ellendale, MN | 7.3 |
| REEDE GRAY ELEMENTARY Redwood Falls, MN | 7.3 |
| ROYAL OAKS ELEMENTARY Woodbury, MN | 7.3 |
| Byron Primary School Byron, MN | 7.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Highland Catholic School
What grades does Highland Catholic School serve?
Highland Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Highland Catholic School?
Highland Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Catholic School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Highland Catholic School rank in MN?
Highland Catholic School ranks #68 of 319 private schools in MN.
What is Highland Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
Highland Catholic School 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 Highland Catholic School a private school?
Yes, Highland Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Highland Catholic School a religious school?
Highland Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 410
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Phone
- (651) 690-2477
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