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#175 of 319 private schools in MN

Holy Spirit School

Elementary School · Saint Paul, MN

A private elementary school in Saint Paul, MN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

515 ALBERT ST S, Saint Paul, MN 55116

  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+3.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.7 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,190
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.4 / 10
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Diversity Index24%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment248
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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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The neighborhood

Where Holy Spirit School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 81Very Walkable
  • Bike 71Very Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low197/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$83,156

Median home value

$405,900

Median rent

$1,279/mo

College educated

59.8%

Homeownership

50.9%

Poverty rate

9.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55116; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White86.7%
Black7.3%
Two or More2.8%
Hispanic1.6%
Asian1.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Expo for Excellence Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–50.1 mi417Compare →
Randolph Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–50.4 mi440Compare →
Talmud Torah of St PaulPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–50.6 mi27Compare →
Adams Magnet ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–50.9 mi579Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Holy Spirit School is listed in Saint Paul, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Holy Spirit School

Holy Spirit School is a private elementary school in Saint Paul, MN, serving approximately 248 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #175 of 319 private schools in MN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holy Spirit School

What grades does Holy Spirit School serve?

Holy Spirit School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Holy Spirit School?

Holy Spirit School has an enrollment of approximately 248 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Spirit School?

The student-teacher ratio at Holy Spirit School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Holy Spirit School rank in MN?

Holy Spirit School ranks #175 of 319 private schools in MN.

What is Holy Spirit School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holy Spirit School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Holy Spirit School a private school?

Yes, Holy Spirit 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 Holy Spirit School a religious school?

Holy Spirit School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
248
Gender Split
43% M / 57% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Large City
County
Ramsey County
Area population (ZIP 55116)
26,099
Area average commute
20.5 min
Area median age
41.2
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 55116; 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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