Excellent
#17 of 319 private schools in MN
Top 5% of private schools
Mounds Park Academy
School · Saint Paul, MN
A private school in Saint Paul, MN serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
2051 LARPENTEUR AVE E, Saint Paul, MN 55109
- 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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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Where Mounds Park Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low197/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,759
Median home value
$291,200
Median rent
$1,316/mo
College educated
30.7%
Homeownership
65.1%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Education Heights CommEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.9 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Early Ed Frost LakeEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 1.2 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Beaver Lake Voluntary Pre-kEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 1.8 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Early Childhood Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK | 1.8 mi | 322 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mounds Park Academy is listed in Saint Paul, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mounds Park Academy
Mounds Park Academy is a private school in Saint Paul, MN, serving approximately 549 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #17 of 319 private schools in MN.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 55109)
- 34,266
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 55109; 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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