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#130 of 319 private schools in MN
Top 40% of private schools
Our Lady of the Prairie School
Elementary School · Belle Plaine, MN
A private elementary school in Belle Plaine, MN serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
200 E CHURCH ST, Belle Plaine, MN 56011
- 9.1:1 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.
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Where Our Lady of the Prairie School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average552/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Belle Plaine), 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
$99,628
Median home value
$296,400
Median rent
$1,356/mo
College educated
27.5%
Homeownership
85.5%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56011; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Belle Plaine EcseEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK | 0.5 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Chatfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–2 | 0.5 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| Oak Crest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 3–6 | 1.5 mi | 430 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Our Lady of the Prairie School is listed in Belle Plaine, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Our Lady of the Prairie School
Our Lady of the Prairie School is a private elementary school in Belle Plaine, MN, serving approximately 31 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #130 of 319 private schools in MN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Our Lady of the Prairie School
What grades does Our Lady of the Prairie School serve?
Our Lady of the Prairie School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Our Lady of the Prairie School?
Our Lady of the Prairie School has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of the Prairie School?
The student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of the Prairie School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Our Lady of the Prairie School rank in MN?
Our Lady of the Prairie School ranks #130 of 319 private schools in MN.
What is Our Lady of the Prairie School's MySchoolScout rating?
Our Lady of the Prairie School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Our Lady of the Prairie School a private school?
Yes, Our Lady of the Prairie 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 Our Lady of the Prairie School a religious school?
Our Lady of the Prairie School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 31
- Gender Split
- 61% M / 39% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Scott County
- Phone
- (952) 873-6564
- Area population (ZIP 56011)
- 9,672
- Area average commute
- 27.3 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 56011; 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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