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#245 of 319 private schools in MN
St Johns Area School
Elementary School
215 7TH AVE, Foley, MN 56329
Enrollment
69
Student-Teacher
9.9:1
Score
5.3
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
69
Student-Teacher
9.9:1
Score
5.3
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Minnesota private schools
#245 of 319
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St Johns Area School
Elementary School in Foley · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Johns Area School
St Johns Area School is a private elementary school in Foley, MN. St Johns Area School serves approximately 69 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. St Johns Area School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #245 of 319 private schools in MN.
- This school 5.3 · Average
- MN avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 69 students, St Johns Area 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 9.9:1 students to teachers, St Johns Area School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St Johns Area 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
BetaHow St Johns Area School compares to the 3 public schools in Foley, MN
Student Demographics
All Schools in Foley
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Johns Area School (this school) | 5.3 |
| FOLEY ELEMENTARY | 7.4 |
| FOLEY SENIOR HIGH | 6.6 |
| FOLEY INTERMEDIATE ELEMENTARY | 7.0 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
215 7TH AVE, Foley, MN 56329
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Johns Area School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CLEARVIEW ELEMENTARY (rated 7.7/10, 16.5 miles away, in nearby Clear Lake), which scores notably higher. Another option is FOLEY ELEMENTARY (rated 7.4/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MILACA ELEMENTARY (rated 7.4/10, 13.4 miles away, in nearby Milaca), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Foley, see our Foley schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 13.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| FOLEY ELEMENTARY Foley | 0.3 mi | 7.4 |
| FOLEY SENIOR HIGH Foley | 0.3 mi | 6.6 |
| FOLEY INTERMEDIATE ELEMENTARY Foley | 0.4 mi | 7.0 |
| FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Foreston | 8.9 mi | 3.8 |
| SAUK RAPIDS-RICE SENIOR HIGH Sauk Rapids | 11.3 mi | 5.9 |
| ALC - Sauk Rapids Sauk Rapids | 11.3 mi | — |
| MN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY-ST. CLOUD Saint Cloud | 13.3 mi | — |
| CLEARVIEW ELEMENTARY Clear Lake | 16.5 mi | 7.7 |
| TALAHI COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY Saint Cloud | 13.6 mi | 5.4 |
| MISSISSIPPI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY Sauk Rapids | 12.9 mi | 5.7 |
| SAUK RAPIDS-RICE MIDDLE SCHOOL Sauk Rapids | 13.0 mi | 4.5 |
| LINCOLN ELEMENTARY Saint Cloud | 13.6 mi | 2.9 |
| ST KATHARINE DREXEL SCHOOL Saint Cloud | 13.7 mi | 5.7 |
| MILACA ELEMENTARY Milaca | 13.4 mi | 7.4 |
| MILACA SECONDARY HIGH Milaca | 13.4 mi | 7.3 |
| MILACA AREA LEARNING CENTER Milaca | 13.4 mi | — |
| Milaca 7-12 Online Milaca | 13.4 mi | — |
| COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Pease | 12.9 mi | 5.1 |
| Benton-Stearns Education District Sauk Rapids | 13.4 mi | — |
| Benton Stearns Education District 1 Sauk Rapids | 13.4 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 56329 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$89,728
Median Home Value
$260,300
Median Rent
$1,032/mo
Population
7,700
College Educated
19.4%
Homeownership
82.9%
Avg Commute
29 min
Poverty Rate
8%
Median Age
36.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Johns Area School
What grades does St Johns Area School serve?
St Johns Area School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend St Johns Area School?
St Johns Area School has an enrollment of approximately 69 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Johns Area School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Johns Area School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Johns Area School rank in MN?
St Johns Area School ranks #245 of 319 private schools in MN.
What is St Johns Area School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Johns Area School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Johns Area School a private school?
Yes, St Johns Area 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 Johns Area School a religious school?
St Johns Area School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 69
- Gender Split
- 59% M / 41% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 169 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Benton County
- Phone
- (320) 968-7972
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