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#17 of 319 private schools in MN

Top 5% of private schools

Mounds Park Academy

School

2051 LARPENTEUR AVE E, Saint Paul, MN 55109

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

549

Student-Teacher

8.7:1

Score

8.4

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

549

Student-Teacher

8.7:1

Score

8.4

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Minnesota private schools

#17 of 319

In Saint Paul

#2 of 13

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About Mounds Park Academy

Mounds Park Academy is a private school in Saint Paul, MN. Mounds Park Academy serves approximately 549 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Mounds Park Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #17 of 319 private schools in MN.

How it compares2.2 pts above MN schools

8.4

This school 8.4 · Excellent
MN avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 8.7:1 students to teachers, Mounds Park Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Mounds Park 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 Mounds Park Academy compares to 146 public schools serving similar grades in Saint Paul, MN

Student-Teacher Ratio

8.7:1

This School

14.4:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

549

This School

350

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

8.4

This School

5.7

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 62.7% vs 0%

Asian 14.8% vs 0%

Black 6.7% vs 0%

Hispanic 4.6% vs 0%

Mounds Park Academy Saint Paul Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Mounds Park Academy (this school)	—	549	8.7:1	8.4
THE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY SCHOOL	0.9 mi	290	10:1	4.7
Early Education Heights Comm	0.9 mi	17	8.5:1	—
FROST LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.2 mi	540	13.2:1	3.8
Early Ed Frost Lake	1.2 mi	18	18:1	—
HAZEL PARK PREPARATORY ACADEMY	1.4 mi	400	12.1:1	5.4
CORNERSTONE MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY	1.7 mi	138	13.8:1	8.8
NOKOMIS MONTESSORI NORTH CAMPUS	1.7 mi	355	11.5:1	3.8
Academia Cesar Chavez Chtr School	1.7 mi	511	11.6:1	3.0
ACHIEVE LANGUAGE ACADEMY	1.8 mi	464	13.3:1	4.9
L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion	1.8 mi	279	12.1:1	6.6
EASTERN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY	2.3 mi	278	9.6:1	4.3
Early Ed Eastern Heights	2.3 mi	6	6:1	—
Txuj Ci HMong Language & Culture U	2.5 mi	118	13.1:1	7.3
TWIN CITIES ACADEMY	2.6 mi	523	13.4:1	4.6
FARNSWORTH AEROSPACE LOWER	2.7 mi	453	11.6:1	4.2
Txuj Ci HMong Language & Culture Lo	2.7 mi	695	12.2:1	7.2
Nokomis Montessori South Campus	2.7 mi	259	10.8:1	4.7
HARDING SENIOR HIGH	2.7 mi	1,597	18.4:1	6.8
LIFE Prep	2.7 mi	148	13.5:1	2.6
JOHNSON SENIOR HIGH	2.8 mi	1,097	18:1	6.5

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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

A 8.7 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.7:1

Instructional Commitment

A 9.0 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,225

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 56%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B 6.0 / 10

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Enrollment 549

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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 62.7%

Asian 14.8%

Two or More 10.7%

Black 6.7%

Hispanic 4.6%

Native American 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2051 LARPENTEUR AVE E, Saint Paul, MN 55109

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Mounds Park Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. CORNERSTONE MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY (rated 8.8/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is PRESENTATION OF MARY SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Maplewood), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Justice Alan Page Elementary School (rated 6.7/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Maplewood), a more accessible option. For more schools in Saint Paul, see our Saint Paul schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
THE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY SCHOOL Saint Paul	0.9 mi	290	4.7
Early Education Heights Comm Saint Paul	0.9 mi	17	—
Justice Alan Page Elementary School Maplewood	0.7 mi	830	6.7
PRESENTATION OF MARY SCHOOL Maplewood	0.9 mi	115	7.5
HAZEL PARK PREPARATORY ACADEMY Saint Paul	1.4 mi	400	5.4
JOHN GLENN MIDDLE Maplewood	1.2 mi	1,047	4.9
COWERN ELEMENTARY North Saint Paul	1.2 mi	397	5.1
FROST LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Saint Paul	1.2 mi	540	3.8
Early Ed Frost Lake Saint Paul	1.2 mi	18	—
NOKOMIS MONTESSORI NORTH CAMPUS Saint Paul	1.7 mi	355	3.8
NORTH SENIOR HIGH North Saint Paul	1.6 mi	1,639	6.1
Academia Cesar Chavez Chtr School Saint Paul	1.7 mi	511	3.0
ACHIEVE LANGUAGE ACADEMY Saint Paul	1.8 mi	464	4.9
HILL MURRAY SCHOOL Saint Paul	1.3 mi	952	5.6
Lionsgate Academy AIM North Saint Paul	1.5 mi	47	5.6
Harmony Learning Center Maplewood	1.8 mi	41	5.6
North Metro Flex Academy North Saint Paul	1.6 mi	150	3.4
North Metro Flex Middle School North Saint Paul	1.6 mi	40	6.7
L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion Saint Paul	1.8 mi	279	6.6
CORNERSTONE MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY Saint Paul	1.7 mi	138	8.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 55109 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$81,759

Median Home Value

$291,200

Median Rent

$1,316/mo

Population

34,266

College Educated

30.7%

Homeownership

65.1%

Avg Commute

23.3 min

Poverty Rate

10.4%

Median Age

36.8

Similar Schools

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

School	Enrollment	Rating
CONVENT OF THE VISITATION SCHOOL Mendota Heights, MN	524	8.4
LIBERTY CLASSICAL ACADEMY White Bear Lake, MN	330	8.3
LOYOLA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Mankato, MN	462	8.3
SACRED HEART SCHOOL East Grand Forks, MN	441	7.6
NEW LIFE ACADEMY Woodbury, MN	640	7.2
CENTRAL MINNESOTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Prinsburg, MN	333	6.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mounds Park Academy

What grades does Mounds Park Academy serve?

Mounds Park Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Mounds Park Academy?

Mounds Park Academy has an enrollment of approximately 549 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mounds Park Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Mounds Park Academy is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Mounds Park Academy rank in MN?

Mounds Park Academy ranks #17 of 319 private schools in MN.

What is Mounds Park Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Mounds Park Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Mounds Park Academy a private school?

Yes, Mounds Park Academy 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 Mounds Park Academy a religious school?

No, Mounds Park Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 27 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 41 Some Transit
Bike Score: 34 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 549
Gender Split: 51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 63
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 175 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Ramsey County
Phone: (651) 748-5535

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