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#218 of 319 private schools in MN

St Croix Montessori

Elementary School · Stillwater, MN

A private elementary school in Stillwater, MN serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

Private

177 NEAL AVE N, Stillwater, MN 55082

  • 14.8:1 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)
C+3.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,204
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.6 / 10
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Diversity Index25%
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+3.9 / 10
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Enrollment59
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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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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Croix Montessori 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated959/100K

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

$117,538

Median home value

$459,500

Median rent

$1,439/mo

College educated

52.8%

Homeownership

77.5%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55082; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White86.4%
Black5.1%
Hispanic3.4%
Asian3.4%
Two or More1.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brookview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.8K–52.3 mi570Compare →
Primrose School of WoodburyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K2.7 mi15Compare →
Liberty Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.3K–53.2 mi804Compare →
Afton-lakeland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.1K–53.6 mi457Compare →

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.

St Croix Montessori is listed in Stillwater, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Croix Montessori

St Croix Montessori is a private elementary school in Stillwater, MN, serving approximately 59 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #218 of 319 private schools in MN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Croix Montessori

What grades does St Croix Montessori serve?

St Croix Montessori serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend St Croix Montessori?

St Croix Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Croix Montessori?

The student-teacher ratio at St Croix Montessori is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Croix Montessori rank in MN?

St Croix Montessori ranks #218 of 319 private schools in MN.

What is St Croix Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?

St Croix Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Montessori a private school?

Yes, St Croix Montessori is a private coeducational 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 St Croix Montessori a religious school?

No, St Croix Montessori is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
59
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
172 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Washington County
Area population (ZIP 55082)
36,414
Area average commute
23 min
Area median age
44.8
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 55082; 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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