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#128 of 319 private schools in MN

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St John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School

Elementary School · Excelsior, MN

A private elementary school in Excelsior, MN serving grades Pre-K – 7th.

Private

638 MILL ST, Excelsior, MN 55331

  • 8.8:1 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)
A8.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-4.7 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,122
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 Index24%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C3.4 / 10
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Enrollment52
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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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The neighborhood

Where St John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low5/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$160,029

Median home value

$707,000

Median rent

$1,208/mo

College educated

71.1%

Homeownership

87.1%

Poverty rate

3.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55331; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White86.5%
Hispanic7.7%
Two or More5.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Excelsior ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.2K–50.4 mi734Compare →
Clear Springs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.9K–52.4 mi866Compare →
Deephaven Education CenterEnrollment path unverified5.7PK2.4 mi99Compare →
Chanhassen ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.7K–52.5 mi431Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

St John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School is listed in Excelsior, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School

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

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.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
Area population (ZIP 55331)
19,291
Area average commute
24.9 min
Area median age
48.8
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 55331; 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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