Excellent
#23 of 319 private schools in MN
Top 7% of private schools
St Croix Lutheran Academy
High School · West Saint Paul, MN
A private high school in West Saint Paul, MN serving grades 6th – 12th.
1200 OAKDALE AVE, West Saint Paul, MN 55118
- 11.7:1 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 St Croix Lutheran Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- County Safety: Low6/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,229
Median home value
$331,800
Median rent
$1,215/mo
College educated
45.8%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55118; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluesky Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | 6–12 | 1.0 mi | 613 | Compare → |
| S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr.Enrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 7–12 | 1.0 mi | 94 | Compare → |
| Ssp VirtualEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10–12 | 1.0 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Humboldt High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–12 | 1.2 mi | 988 | 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.
St Croix Lutheran Academy is listed in West Saint Paul, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Croix Lutheran Academy
St Croix Lutheran Academy is a private high school in West Saint Paul, MN, serving approximately 468 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #23 of 319 private schools in MN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Croix Lutheran Academy
What grades does St Croix Lutheran Academy serve?
St Croix Lutheran Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend St Croix Lutheran Academy?
St Croix Lutheran Academy has an enrollment of approximately 468 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Croix Lutheran Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at St Croix Lutheran Academy is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Croix Lutheran Academy rank in MN?
St Croix Lutheran Academy ranks #23 of 319 private schools in MN.
What is St Croix Lutheran Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
St Croix Lutheran Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Croix Lutheran Academy a private school?
Yes, St Croix Lutheran Academy is a private coeducational school with a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Croix Lutheran Academy a religious school?
St Croix Lutheran Academy has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 468
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
- School Day
- 7.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dakota County
- Phone
- (651) 455-1521
- Area population (ZIP 55118)
- 29,396
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 55118; 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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