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#88 of 319 private schools in MN

Top 27% of private schools

New Life Academy

School · Woodbury, MN

A private school in Woodbury, MN serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

6758 BAILEY RD, Woodbury, MN 55129

  • 12.3:1 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)
B6.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.7 / 10
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School Day Length8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,368
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Diversity Index34%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B5.5 / 10
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Enrollment640
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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 New Life Academy 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,281/100K

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

$152,500

Median home value

$517,800

Median rent

$1,888/mo

College educated

70%

Homeownership

80.9%

Poverty rate

2.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55129; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White80.5%
Asian6.6%
Black5.3%
Hispanic4.2%
Two or More3.1%
Native American0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
ArisEnrollment path unverified6.5K–122.1 mi33Compare →
Early Childhood Special Ed ProgramEnrollment path unverified3.9PK3.5 mi58Compare →
917 Deaf/hard of HearingEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–123.7 mi26Compare →
Hope Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–123.7 mi52Compare →

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.

New Life Academy is listed in Woodbury, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About New Life Academy

New Life Academy is a private school in Woodbury, MN, serving approximately 640 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #88 of 319 private schools in MN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New Life Academy

What grades does New Life Academy serve?

New Life Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend New Life Academy?

New Life Academy has an enrollment of approximately 640 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New Life Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at New Life Academy is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does New Life Academy rank in MN?

New Life Academy ranks #88 of 319 private schools in MN.

What is New Life Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

New Life 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 New Life Academy a private school?

Yes, New Life Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is New Life Academy a religious school?

New Life Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
640
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
171 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Washington County
Area population (ZIP 55129)
32,016
Area average commute
24.7 min
Area median age
36.4
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 55129; 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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