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#255 of 319 private schools in MN

Nativity of Mary School

Elementary School · Bloomington, MN

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

Private

9901 E BLOOMINGTON FWY, Bloomington, MN 55420

  • 15:1 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)
C+3.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.2 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,111.5
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.8 / 10
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Diversity Index14%
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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Enrollment319
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Nativity of Mary School 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 72Very Walkable
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,791/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bloomington), 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

$77,539

Median home value

$306,600

Median rent

$1,277/mo

College educated

31.5%

Homeownership

65.8%

Poverty rate

16.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55420; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White92.5%
Hispanic3.4%
Black2.5%
Two or More1.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Oak Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–50.7 mi437Compare →
Hillcrest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.2K–51.4 mi358Compare →
Indian Mounds ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–51.6 mi354Compare →
Valley View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.6PK–51.7 mi529Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Nativity of Mary School is listed in Bloomington, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Nativity of Mary School

Nativity of Mary School is a private elementary school in Bloomington, MN, serving approximately 319 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #255 of 319 private schools in MN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Nativity of Mary School

What grades does Nativity of Mary School serve?

Nativity of Mary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Nativity of Mary School?

Nativity of Mary School has an enrollment of approximately 319 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Nativity of Mary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Nativity of Mary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Nativity of Mary School rank in MN?

Nativity of Mary School ranks #255 of 319 private schools in MN.

What is Nativity of Mary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Nativity of Mary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Nativity of Mary School a private school?

Yes, Nativity of Mary 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 Nativity of Mary School a religious school?

Nativity of Mary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
319
Gender Split
87% M / 13% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
171 days
Setting
Small City
County
Hennepin County
Area population (ZIP 55420)
24,008
Area average commute
21.8 min
Area median age
38.8
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 55420; 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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