St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower

ST. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower serves 452 students in kindergarten through fourth grade as a charter elementary school in Stillwater, Minnesota. With 26 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for focused attention on each child's academic development.

The school demonstrates exceptional academic performance, earning a 7.9 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking 82nd out of 2,027 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 96th percentile. Students show particularly strong achievement in mathematics, with 92% scoring proficient or above across all grade levels, while 82% demonstrate proficiency in English Language Arts and reading. Located at 4260 Stagecoach Trail North, the school draws families from a well-educated community where 50% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The surrounding ZIP code 55082 has a median household income of $111,571 and a low poverty rate of just 5%, reflecting the area's economic stability. With a median home value of $442,700 among the 36,154 residents, the neighborhood provides a supportive environment for educational achievement. St.

Croix Preparatory Academy Lower operates in Stillwater's town setting on the fringe of the Twin Cities urban area, offering families the benefits of both small-town community feel and metropolitan accessibility.

St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.