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#109 of 319 private schools in MN
Top 34% of private schools
St Dominic Elementary School
Elementary School · Northfield, MN
A private elementary school in Northfield, MN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
216 SPRING ST N, Northfield, MN 55057
- 6:1 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 Dominic Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,507/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,521
Median home value
$338,800
Median rent
$1,042/mo
College educated
48.9%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55057; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenvale Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| Northfield Community Education CntrEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK | 0.6 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| Northfield MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.7 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Spring Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 462 | 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.
St Dominic Elementary School is listed in Northfield, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Dominic Elementary School
St Dominic Elementary School is a private elementary school in Northfield, MN, serving approximately 78 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #109 of 319 private schools in MN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Dominic Elementary School
What grades does St Dominic Elementary School serve?
St Dominic Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Dominic Elementary School?
St Dominic Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Dominic Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Dominic Elementary School is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Dominic Elementary School rank in MN?
St Dominic Elementary School ranks #109 of 319 private schools in MN.
What is St Dominic Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Dominic Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Dominic Elementary School a private school?
Yes, St Dominic Elementary 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 St Dominic Elementary School a religious school?
St Dominic Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 78
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 171 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Rice County
- Phone
- (507) 645-8136
- Area population (ZIP 55057)
- 25,458
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
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 55057; 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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