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#274 of 319 private schools in MN

St Philip's School

Elementary School · Bemidji, MN

A private elementary school in Bemidji, MN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

702 BELTRAMI AVE NW, Bemidji, MN 56601

  • 15.7:1 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)
C3.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C3.0 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,085.5
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B6.3 / 10
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Diversity Index16%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment377
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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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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Philip's 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 79Very Walkable
  • Bike 64Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,419/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bemidji), 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

$69,782

Median home value

$242,400

Median rent

$1,033/mo

College educated

37.8%

Homeownership

66.9%

Poverty rate

13.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White91.0%
Hispanic4.5%
Two or More3.4%
Asian0.5%
Black0.3%
Native American0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
J.w. Smith ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–30.8 mi258Compare →
Bemidji Regional Interdist. CouncilEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK1.1 mi24Compare →
First City SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.93–121.1 mi42Compare →

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 Philip's School is listed in Bemidji, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Philip's School

St Philip's School is a private elementary school in Bemidji, MN, serving approximately 377 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #274 of 319 private schools in MN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Philip's School

What grades does St Philip's School serve?

St Philip's School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Philip's School?

St Philip's School has an enrollment of approximately 377 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Philip's School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Philip's School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Philip's School rank in MN?

St Philip's School ranks #274 of 319 private schools in MN.

What is St Philip's School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Philip's School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Philip's School a private school?

Yes, St Philip's 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 Philip's School a religious school?

St Philip's School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
377
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
167 days
Setting
Remote Town
County
Beltrami County
Area population (ZIP 56601)
34,700
Area average commute
19.5 min
Area median age
36
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 56601; 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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