Very Good
#106 of 319 private schools in MN
Top 33% of private schools
Prior Lake Christian Academy
School · Prior Lake, MN
A private school in Prior Lake, MN serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
5690 CREDIT RIVER RD SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372
- 12.1:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Prior Lake Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,190/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Prior Lake), 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
$140,835
Median home value
$450,100
Median rent
$1,406/mo
College educated
50.1%
Homeownership
90.5%
Poverty rate
2.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55372; 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood EcseEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK | 1.0 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Swmetro PassagewaysEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 2 | 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.
Prior Lake Christian Academy is listed in Prior Lake, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Prior Lake Christian Academy
Prior Lake Christian Academy is a private school in Prior Lake, MN, serving approximately 103 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #106 of 319 private schools in MN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prior Lake Christian Academy
What grades does Prior Lake Christian Academy serve?
Prior Lake Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Prior Lake Christian Academy?
Prior Lake Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prior Lake Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Prior Lake Christian Academy is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Prior Lake Christian Academy rank in MN?
Prior Lake Christian Academy ranks #106 of 319 private schools in MN.
What is Prior Lake Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Prior Lake Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Prior Lake Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Prior Lake Christian Academy 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 Prior Lake Christian Academy a religious school?
Prior Lake Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 103
- Gender Split
- 64% M / 36% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Scott County
- Phone
- (952) 447-7527
- Area population (ZIP 55372)
- 34,617
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 55372; 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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