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St John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School

Elementary School

638 MILL ST, Excelsior, MN 55331

Private

Enrollment

52

Student-Teacher

8.8:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Pre-K – 7th

Data vintage2021-22

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#128 of 319

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St John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School

6.6/10

Elementary School in Excelsior · grades Pre-K – 7th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.2/10

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About St John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School

St John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School is a private elementary school in Excelsior, MN. St John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School serves approximately 52 students, and covers grades Pre-K-7th, and has a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. St John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #128 of 319 private schools in MN.

How it comparesOn par with MN schools
  • This school 6.6 · Average
  • MN avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 52 students, St John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 8.8:1 students to teachers, St John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

St John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School compares to the 4 public schools in Excelsior, MN

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
This School
vs
12.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
52
This School
vs
759
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.6
This School
vs
7.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 86.5% vs 0%
Hispanic 7.7% vs 0%
St John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School Excelsior Public Avg

All Schools in Excelsior

School Rating
St John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School (this school) 6.6
EXCELSIOR ELEMENTARY 7.2
MINNETONKA WEST MIDDLE 7.2
DEEPHAVEN EDUCATION CENTER 5.7
MINNEWASHTA ELEMENTARY 7.8

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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)
A 8.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.7 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,122
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Diversity Index 24%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C 3.4 / 10
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Enrollment 52
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 86.5%
Hispanic 7.7%
Two or More 5.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

638 MILL ST, Excelsior, MN 55331

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CHANHASSEN ELEMENTARY (rated 8.7/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Chanhassen), which scores notably higher. Another option is Tonka Online K-5 (rated 8.3/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Minnetonka), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CLEAR SPRINGS ELEMENTARY (rated 7.9/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Minnetonka), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Excelsior, see our Excelsior schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.8 mi
School Distance Rating
EXCELSIOR ELEMENTARY Excelsior 0.4 mi 7.2
OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL Excelsior 0.8 mi
MINNETONKA WEST MIDDLE Excelsior 1.3 mi 7.2
Shorewood Education Center Shorewood 1.7 mi
CHANHASSEN ELEMENTARY Chanhassen 2.5 mi 8.7
SWMetro Annica Program Shakopee 2.6 mi
BLUFF CREEK ELEMENTARY Chanhassen 2.7 mi 7.1
DEEPHAVEN EDUCATION CENTER Excelsior 2.4 mi 5.7
DEEPHAVEN ELEMENTARY Wayzata 2.5 mi 6.7
CHAPEL HILL ACADEMY Chanhassen 2.8 mi 5.8
CLEAR SPRINGS ELEMENTARY Minnetonka 2.4 mi 7.9
MINNETONKA SENIOR HIGH Minnetonka 2.5 mi 7.7
Tonka Online Minnetonka 2.5 mi 5.8
Tonka Online K-5 Minnetonka 2.5 mi 8.3
ST HUBERT CATHOLIC SCHOOL Chanhassen 3.2 mi 5.6
CHANHASSEN HIGH SCHOOL Chanhassen 3.7 mi 5.8
The Anicca Program Chanhassen 3.7 mi
MINNEWASHTA ELEMENTARY Excelsior 2.7 mi 7.8
STEPS TOWARD ADULT RESPONSIBILITY Chaska 3.9 mi 5.3
ST THERESE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Wayzata 3.8 mi 6.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 55331 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$160,029

Median Home Value

$707,000

Median Rent

$1,208/mo

Population

19,291

College Educated

71.1%

Homeownership

87.1%

Avg Commute

24.9 min

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Median Age

48.8

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Hibbing Early Learning Center Hibbing, MN 6.6
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ST PAULS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Saint James, MN 6.5
ST RAPHAEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Springfield, MN 6.5
New Code Academy Elementary Bloomington, MN 6.7
ST PAULS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Arlington, MN 6.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School

What grades does St John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School serve?

St John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.

How many students attend St John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School?

St John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School?

The student-teacher ratio at St John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School rank in MN?

St John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School ranks #128 of 319 private schools in MN.

What is St John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?

St John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School a private school?

Yes, St John the Baptist Catholic Montessori 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 John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School a religious school?

St John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
47 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
34 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 7th
Enrollment
52
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
165 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hennepin County

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