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#148 of 319 private schools in MN

Top 46% of private schools

School of St Philip

Elementary School · Litchfield, MN

A private elementary school in Litchfield, MN serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

Private

225 E 3RD ST, Litchfield, MN 55355

  • 8.8:1 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)
A8.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.0 / 10
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School Day Length6.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,152.4
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-5.4 / 10
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Diversity Index13%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+3.7 / 10
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Enrollment57
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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 School of St Philip 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 66Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,321/100K

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

$70,878

Median home value

$210,200

Median rent

$929/mo

College educated

22.1%

Homeownership

75.5%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55355; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White93.0%
Hispanic7.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lake Ripley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.4K–41.1 mi575Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

School of St Philip is listed in Litchfield, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About School of St Philip

School of St Philip is a private elementary school in Litchfield, MN, serving approximately 57 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #148 of 319 private schools in MN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about School of St Philip

What grades does School of St Philip serve?

School of St Philip serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend School of St Philip?

School of St Philip has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at School of St Philip?

The student-teacher ratio at School of St Philip is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does School of St Philip rank in MN?

School of St Philip ranks #148 of 319 private schools in MN.

What is School of St Philip's MySchoolScout rating?

School of St Philip has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is School of St Philip a private school?

Yes, School of St Philip 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 School of St Philip a religious school?

School of St Philip has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
57
Gender Split
63% M / 37% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.7 hours
Days Per Year
172 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Meeker County
Area population (ZIP 55355)
9,629
Area average commute
19.9 min
Area median age
44.5
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 55355; 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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