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#146 of 319 private schools in MN

Top 46% of private schools

Shakopee Area Catholic School

Elementary School · Shakopee, MN

A private elementary school in Shakopee, MN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

2700 17TH AVE E, Shakopee, MN 55379

  • 12.7:1 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-5.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.5 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,142.4
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.9 / 10
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Diversity Index44%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B6.2 / 10
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Enrollment508
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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

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The neighborhood

Where Shakopee Area Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,275/100K

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

$109,824

Median home value

$366,300

Median rent

$1,540/mo

College educated

39.6%

Homeownership

76.5%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55379; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White73.6%
Black8.9%
Hispanic7.5%
Two or More4.9%
Asian4.5%
Native American0.4%
Pacific Islander0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sun Path ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.9K–50.4 mi512Compare →
Minnesota Montessori Accelertd Learning Center IncPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.8 mi2Compare →
Swmetro Online LearningEnrollment path unverified4.72–121.5 mi74Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Shakopee Area Catholic School is listed in Shakopee, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Shakopee Area Catholic School

Shakopee Area Catholic School is a private elementary school in Shakopee, MN, serving approximately 508 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #146 of 319 private schools in MN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Shakopee Area Catholic School

What grades does Shakopee Area Catholic School serve?

Shakopee Area Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Shakopee Area Catholic School?

Shakopee Area Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 508 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shakopee Area Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Shakopee Area Catholic School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Shakopee Area Catholic School rank in MN?

Shakopee Area Catholic School ranks #146 of 319 private schools in MN.

What is Shakopee Area Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Shakopee Area Catholic School 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 Shakopee Area Catholic School a private school?

Yes, Shakopee Area Catholic School 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 Shakopee Area Catholic School a religious school?

Shakopee Area Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
508
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
168 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Scott County
Area population (ZIP 55379)
49,084
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
35.7
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 55379; 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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