Excellent
#12 of 319 private schools in MN
Top 3% of private schools
Salem Academy
High School · Eden Prairie, MN
A private high school in Eden Prairie, MN serving grades 9th – 12th.
10700 PRAIRIE LAKES DR, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
- 5.5:1 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 Salem Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,356/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eden Prairie), 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
$89,590
Median home value
$351,600
Median rent
$1,725/mo
College educated
61.2%
Homeownership
37.1%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55344; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pim Arts High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Hennepin Gateway to CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Tassel TransitionEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 12 | 2.5 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Edina Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 2,585 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Salem Academy is listed in Eden Prairie, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Salem Academy
Salem Academy is a private high school in Eden Prairie, MN, serving approximately 62 students in grades 9th-12th with a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #12 of 319 private schools in MN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Salem Academy
What grades does Salem Academy serve?
Salem Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Salem Academy?
Salem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 62 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem Academy is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Salem Academy rank in MN?
Salem Academy ranks #12 of 319 private schools in MN.
What is Salem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Salem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Salem Academy a private school?
Yes, Salem Academy is a private all-girls school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Salem Academy a religious school?
No, Salem Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 62
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Phone
- (336) 917-5534
- Area population (ZIP 55344)
- 14,180
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 55344; 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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