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#175 of 319 private schools in MN

Holy Spirit School

Elementary School

515 ALBERT ST S, Saint Paul, MN 55116

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

248

Student-Teacher

15.2:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

248

Student-Teacher

15.2:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Minnesota private schools

#175 of 319

In Saint Paul

#11 of 13

public schools

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About Holy Spirit School

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

How it comparesOn par with MN schools

6.1

This school 6.1 · Average
MN avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Holy Spirit 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.

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How Holy Spirit School compares to 124 public schools serving similar grades in Saint Paul, MN

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.2:1

This School

14:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

248

This School

321

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.1

This School

5.6

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 86.7% vs 0%

Black 7.3% vs 0%

Hispanic 1.6% vs 0%

Asian 1.6% vs 0%

Holy Spirit School Saint Paul Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Holy Spirit School (this school)	—	248	15.2:1	6.1
EXPO FOR EXCELLENCE ELEMENTARY SCH	0.1 mi	417	11.3:1	7.1
RANDOLPH HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY	0.4 mi	440	18.3:1	8.3
ADAMS MAGNET ELEMENTARY	0.9 mi	579	15.2:1	5.3
HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY	1.0 mi	354	10.7:1	4.6
Early Ed Highland	1.0 mi	16	8:1	—
HIGHLAND PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.1 mi	773	18.4:1	6.6
LAURA JEFFREY ACADEMY CHARTER	1.1 mi	113	11.3:1	7.6
Global Arts Plus Lower	1.1 mi	393	11.6:1	4.5
Urban Academy	1.1 mi	441	14.2:1	8.2
Hidden River Middle School	1.2 mi	588	18.4:1	5.3
Global Arts Plus Upper	1.2 mi	426	14.7:1	4.9
EARLY ED GLOBAL	1.2 mi	5	5:1	—
Nova Classical Academy Lower School	1.2 mi	483	14.2:1	8.4
NOVA CLASSICAL ACADEMY UPPER SCHOOL	1.2 mi	535	15.3:1	8.1
HORACE MANN SCHOOL	1.3 mi	418	16.1:1	8.4
GROVELAND PARK ELEMENTARY	1.4 mi	395	13.2:1	7.0
St. Paul School of Northern Lights	1.6 mi	185	18.5:1	7.7
St. Paul School of Northern Lights Secondary	1.6 mi	22	11:1	—
HGA Elementary	1.6 mi	527	18.2:1	5.8
JJ HILL MONTESSORI	1.6 mi	342	13.2:1	4.5

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

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

C+ 3.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.2:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 7.7 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,190

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 7.4 / 10

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Diversity Index 24%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.2 / 10

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Enrollment 248

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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 86.7%

Black 7.3%

Two or More 2.8%

Hispanic 1.6%

Asian 1.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

515 ALBERT ST S, Saint Paul, MN 55116

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Holy Spirit School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Nova Classical Academy Lower School (rated 8.4/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is RANDOLPH HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY (rated 8.3/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Urban Academy (rated 8.2/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Saint Paul, see our Saint Paul schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.2 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
EXPO FOR EXCELLENCE ELEMENTARY SCH Saint Paul	0.1 mi	417	7.1
RANDOLPH HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY Saint Paul	0.4 mi	440	8.3
TALMUD TORAH OF ST PAUL Saint Paul	0.6 mi	27	—
HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY Saint Paul	1.0 mi	354	4.6
Early Ed Highland Saint Paul	1.0 mi	16	—
HIGHLAND PARK MONTESSORI SCHOOL Saint Paul	1.1 mi	5	—
LAURA JEFFREY ACADEMY CHARTER Saint Paul	1.1 mi	113	7.6
HIGHLAND PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL Saint Paul	1.1 mi	773	6.6
LUBAVITCH CHEDER DAY SCHOOL Saint Paul	0.9 mi	32	6.2
Urban Academy Saint Paul	1.1 mi	441	8.2
HIGHLAND PARK SENIOR HIGH Saint Paul	1.2 mi	1,456	8.3
ADAMS MAGNET ELEMENTARY Saint Paul	0.9 mi	579	5.3
Hidden River Middle School Saint Paul	1.2 mi	588	5.3
Global Arts Plus Lower Saint Paul	1.1 mi	393	4.5
NATIVITY OF OUR LORD SCHOOL Saint Paul	1.1 mi	686	4.8
ST THOMAS MORE SCHOOL Saint Paul	1.3 mi	230	7.8
PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF ST. PAUL AT MERRIAM PARK Saint Paul	1.5 mi	15	—
ST CATHERINE UNIVERSITY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Saint Paul	1.1 mi	2	—
HGA Elementary Saint Paul	1.6 mi	527	5.8
Nova Classical Academy Lower School Saint Paul	1.2 mi	483	8.4

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

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
COMO PARK ELEMENTARY Saint Paul, MN	322	6.1
KENYON-WANAMINGO ELEMENTARY Wanamingo, MN	217	6.1
PEARSON ELEMENTARY Wheaton, MN	179	6.1
RUSHFORD-PETERSON ELEMENTARY Rushford, MN	260	6.1
ST FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL Sartell, MN	217	6.1
CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY Richfield, MN	300	6.0

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 81 Very Walkable
Bike Score: 71 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES 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
Phone: (651) 698-3353

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