Excellent
#112 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 6% in state
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower
Elementary School · St. Croix Preparatory Academy · Stillwater, MN
A charter elementary school in Stillwater, MN where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4260 STAGECOACH TR N, Stillwater, MN 55082
- Math 92% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 87% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andersen ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Salem Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Stillwater Dist. Special ServicesEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Gate 4/5Enrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 4–5 | 2.2 mi | 62 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St. Croix Preparatory Academy
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,818NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower is listed in ST. CROIX PREPARATORY ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower is a public elementary school in Stillwater, MN, part of St. Croix Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 452 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #112 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower
What grades does St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower serve?
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower?
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower has an enrollment of approximately 452 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower rank in MN?
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower ranks #112 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower's MySchoolScout rating?
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower has 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower a charter school?
Yes, St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower a Title I school?
No, St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower?
11.7% of students at St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 452
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Washington County
- Phone
- (651) 395-5920
- Area population (ZIP 55082)
- 36,414
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
Official sources & links
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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