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#189 of 319 private schools in MN

Owatonna Christian School

School · Owatonna, MN

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

Private

265 26TH ST NE, Owatonna, MN 55060

  • 10.7:1 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)
B+7.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C3.2 / 10
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School Day Length6.6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,089
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B6.2 / 10
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Diversity Index16%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B5.9 / 10
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Enrollment94
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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 Owatonna Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated990/100K

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

$83,848

Median home value

$239,300

Median rent

$1,018/mo

College educated

31.4%

Homeownership

78%

Poverty rate

7.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White91.5%
Hispanic4.3%
Black3.2%
Two or More1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Owatonna EcseEnrollment path unverified6.0PK1.7 mi107Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Owatonna Christian School is listed in Owatonna, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Owatonna Christian School

Owatonna Christian School is a private school in Owatonna, MN, serving approximately 94 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #189 of 319 private schools in MN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Owatonna Christian School

What grades does Owatonna Christian School serve?

Owatonna Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Owatonna Christian School?

Owatonna Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 94 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Owatonna Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Owatonna Christian School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Owatonna Christian School rank in MN?

Owatonna Christian School ranks #189 of 319 private schools in MN.

What is Owatonna Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Owatonna Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Owatonna Christian School a private school?

Yes, Owatonna Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Owatonna Christian School a religious school?

Owatonna Christian School has a Baptist religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
94
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Baptist
School Day
6.6 hours
Days Per Year
165 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Steele County
Area population (ZIP 55060)
29,601
Area average commute
18 min
Area median age
40.3
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 55060; 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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