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#86 of 319 private schools in MN

Top 27% of private schools

Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy

Elementary School

4240 GETTYSBURG AVE N, New Hope, MN 55428

Private

Enrollment

78

Student-Teacher

10.7:1

Score

7.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#86 of 319

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Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy

7.2/10

Elementary School in New Hope · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Escuela Exitos

3.3/10

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About Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy

Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy is a private elementary school in New Hope, MN. Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy serves approximately 78 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #86 of 319 private schools in MN.

How it compares0.8 pts above MN schools
  • This school 7.2 · Very Good
  • MN avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 78 students, Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy 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.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy 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

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How Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy compares to 7 public schools serving similar grades in New Hope, MN

Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
This School
vs
13.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
78
This School
vs
295
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.2
This School
vs
5.3
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 66.7% vs 0%
Black 23.1% vs 0%
Hispanic 10.3% vs 0%
Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy New Hope Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy (this school) 7.2
Escuela Exitos 3.3
EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION 8.0
Robbinsdale Shared Time Program
SONNESYN ELEMENTARY 3.9
North Education Center Academy 5.9
Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion El. 4.5
MEADOW LAKE ELEMENTARY 6.0

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 7.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 6.6 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,169
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 9.2 / 10
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Diversity Index 49%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 5.0 / 10
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Enrollment 78
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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 66.7%
Black 23.1%
Hispanic 10.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4240 GETTYSBURG AVE N, New Hope, MN 55428

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. FAIR School Pilgrim Lane (rated 8.8/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Plymouth), which scores notably higher. Another option is EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION (rated 8.0/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, ST RAPHAEL SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Crystal), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in New Hope, see our New Hope schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Escuela Exitos New Hope 0.5 mi 3.3
STEP BY STEP MONTESSORI Plymouth 0.4 mi
EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION New Hope 0.5 mi 8.0
ROBBINSDALE COOPER SENIOR HIGH New Hope 0.7 mi 5.8
Robbinsdale Shared Time Program New Hope 0.8 mi
SONNESYN ELEMENTARY New Hope 1.1 mi 3.9
FAIR School Pilgrim Lane Plymouth 1.0 mi 8.8
PLYMOUTH MIDDLE Plymouth 1.1 mi 5.0
North Education Center Academy New Hope 1.4 mi 5.9
ZACHARY LANE ELEMENTARY Plymouth 1.2 mi 6.3
ROBBINSDALE ARMSTRONG SENIOR HIGH Plymouth 1.5 mi 6.4
Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion El. New Hope 1.8 mi 4.5
FOREST ELEMENTARY Crystal 1.4 mi 4.5
ST RAPHAEL SCHOOL Crystal 1.7 mi 7.8
BEACON ACADEMY Crystal 1.6 mi 3.5
MEADOW LAKE ELEMENTARY New Hope 2.1 mi 6.0
ROBBINSDALE TRANSITION CENTER Crystal 1.8 mi 5.9
Prairie Seeds El School Academy Brooklyn Park 2.4 mi 7.0
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy Brooklyn Park 2.4 mi 6.9
Prairie Seeds High School Academy Brooklyn Park 2.4 mi 6.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 55428 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$69,004

Median Home Value

$277,900

Median Rent

$1,291/mo

Population

32,679

College Educated

28.6%

Homeownership

56.4%

Avg Commute

21.8 min

Poverty Rate

13.9%

Median Age

37.5

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NORTHOME ELEMENTARY Northome, MN 7.2
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QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Cloquet, MN 7.2
ST FELIX SCHOOL Wabasha, MN 7.2
ST MARYS CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Madelia, MN 7.2
CROSS OF CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Coon Rapids, MN 7.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy

What grades does Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy serve?

Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy?

Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy rank in MN?

Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy ranks #86 of 319 private schools in MN.

What is Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy a private school?

Yes, Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy is a private coeducational school with a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 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 Trinity Lutheran Academy a religious school?

Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
19 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
26 Some Transit
Bike Score
45 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
78
Gender Split
58% M / 42% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
167 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hennepin County

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