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#228 of 319 private schools in MN
Schaeffer Academy
School · Rochester, MN
A private school in Rochester, MN serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
2700 SCHAEFFER LN NE, Rochester, MN 55906
- 14.7:1 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 Schaeffer Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,527/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rochester), 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
$104,146
Median home value
$350,000
Median rent
$1,152/mo
College educated
53.3%
Homeownership
75.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55906; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Pentecostal SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–10 | 2.5 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Victory Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–11 | 2.5 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Care & Treatment Hospital/homeboundEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 4.2 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Rochester Phoenix AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 4.2 mi | 81 | 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.
Schaeffer Academy is listed in Rochester, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Schaeffer Academy
Schaeffer Academy is a private school in Rochester, MN, serving approximately 277 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #228 of 319 private schools in MN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Schaeffer Academy
What grades does Schaeffer Academy serve?
Schaeffer Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Schaeffer Academy?
Schaeffer Academy has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schaeffer Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Schaeffer Academy is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Schaeffer Academy rank in MN?
Schaeffer Academy ranks #228 of 319 private schools in MN.
What is Schaeffer Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Schaeffer Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Schaeffer Academy a private school?
Yes, Schaeffer Academy is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Schaeffer Academy a religious school?
Schaeffer Academy has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 277
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 169 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Olmsted County
- Phone
- (507) 286-1050
- Area population (ZIP 55906)
- 20,080
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 55906; 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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