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#11 of 319 private schools in MN

Top 3% of private schools

Minnesota Waldorf

Elementary School · Maplewood, MN

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

Private

70 COUNTY ROAD B E, Maplewood, MN 55117

  • 7.1:1 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)
A+9.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.1:1
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)
A-8.3 / 10
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Diversity Index32%
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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Enrollment105
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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 Minnesota Waldorf sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 42Car-Dependent
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,186/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Maplewood), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$71,784

Median home value

$262,700

Median rent

$1,178/mo

College educated

32.7%

Homeownership

61.3%

Poverty rate

15.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White81.0%
Black6.7%
Asian6.7%
Hispanic4.8%
Native American1.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Harambee Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–60.1 mi283Compare →
Hand in Hand Christian MontessoriPrivate · tuition8.7privatePK–120.6 mi158Compare →
St Jerome Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–80.8 mi169Compare →
Edgerton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.6K–61.1 mi399Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Minnesota Waldorf is listed in Maplewood, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Minnesota Waldorf

Minnesota Waldorf is a private elementary school in Maplewood, MN, serving approximately 105 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #11 of 319 private schools in MN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Minnesota Waldorf

What grades does Minnesota Waldorf serve?

Minnesota Waldorf serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Minnesota Waldorf?

Minnesota Waldorf has an enrollment of approximately 105 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Minnesota Waldorf?

The student-teacher ratio at Minnesota Waldorf is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Minnesota Waldorf rank in MN?

Minnesota Waldorf ranks #11 of 319 private schools in MN.

What is Minnesota Waldorf's MySchoolScout rating?

Minnesota Waldorf has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Minnesota Waldorf a private school?

Yes, Minnesota Waldorf 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 Minnesota Waldorf a religious school?

No, Minnesota Waldorf is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
105
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Ramsey County
Area population (ZIP 55117)
44,095
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
32.5
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 55117; 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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