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#245 of 319 private schools in MN

St Johns Area School

Elementary School · Foley, MN

A private elementary school in Foley, MN serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

Private

215 7TH AVE, Foley, MN 56329

  • 9.9:1 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)
A-8.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.0 / 10
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School Day Length6.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,132.3
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C-2.1 / 10
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Diversity Index0%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+4.4 / 10
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Enrollment69
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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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The neighborhood

Where St Johns Area 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 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,586/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Foley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$89,728

Median home value

$260,300

Median rent

$1,032/mo

College educated

19.4%

Homeownership

82.9%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56329; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Foley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–30.3 mi579Compare →

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 Johns Area School is listed in Foley, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Johns Area School

St Johns Area School is a private elementary school in Foley, MN, serving approximately 69 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #245 of 319 private schools in MN.

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.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
Area population (ZIP 56329)
7,700
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
36.3
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 56329; 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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