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#254 of 319 private schools in MN

St Stephen School

Elementary School

506 JACKSON ST, Anoka, MN 55303

Private

Enrollment

328

Student-Teacher

15.6:1

Score

5.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Minnesota private schools

#254 of 319

In Anoka

#2 of 2

public schools

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St Stephen School

5.2/10

Elementary School in Anoka · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Anoka Middle School for the Arts

5.7/10

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6.9/10

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About St Stephen School

St Stephen School is a private elementary school in Anoka, MN. St Stephen School serves approximately 328 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. St Stephen School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #254 of 319 private schools in MN.

How it compares1.2 pts below MN schools
  • This school 5.2 · Average
  • MN avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

St Stephen 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 Stephen School compares to 7 public schools serving similar grades in Anoka, MN

Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
This School
vs
13.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
328
This School
vs
546
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.2
This School
vs
5.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 87.8% vs 0%
Hispanic 6.1% vs 0%
Black 1.8% vs 0%
Asian 0.3% vs 0%
St Stephen School Anoka Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Stephen School (this school) 5.2
EARLY CHILDHOOD/SPECIAL EDUCATION 3.7
ANOKA MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS 5.7
Lincoln Elementary School for Arts 6.2
Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program
WILSON ELEMENTARY 6.1
Secondary Virtual School 7.0
Crossroads School

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)
C 3.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C 3.4 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,092
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 7.1 / 10
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Diversity Index 22%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

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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Enrollment 328
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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 87.8%
Hispanic 6.1%
Two or More 2.7%
Black 1.8%
Pacific Islander 1.2%
Asian 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

506 JACKSON ST, Anoka, MN 55303

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Stephen School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. OXBOW CREEK ELEMENTARY (rated 8.8/10, 3.4 miles away, in nearby Champlin), which scores notably higher. Another option is DAYTON ELEMENTARY (rated 8.5/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Dayton), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CROOKED LAKE ELEMENTARY (rated 8.0/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Andover), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Anoka, see our Anoka schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi
School Distance Rating
ANOKA MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS Anoka 0.4 mi 5.7
Anoka-Hennepin Regional High School Anoka 0.3 mi 6.9
EARLY CHILDHOOD/SPECIAL EDUCATION Anoka 0.3 mi 3.7
MONTESSORI RENAISSANCE ACADEMY Anoka 0.6 mi 6.1
Lincoln Elementary School for Arts Anoka 0.6 mi 6.2
Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program Anoka 0.9 mi
ANOKA ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Anoka 0.9 mi
Modern Montessori Charter School Champlin 1.1 mi 5.8
WILSON ELEMENTARY Anoka 1.5 mi 6.1
Anoka High School Anoka 1.8 mi 5.8
BRIDGES Andover 2.0 mi 4.9
Innovation Sci & Tech Elementary Eagan 2.0 mi 4.9
Secondary Technical Ed Prog S.T.E.P Anoka 2.0 mi 5.5
Secondary Virtual School Anoka 2.0 mi 7.0
Anoka-Hennepin Tech High School Anoka 2.1 mi 7.2
MORRIS BYE ELEMENTARY Coon Rapids 2.3 mi 5.4
CROOKED LAKE ELEMENTARY Andover 2.5 mi 8.0
Pathways Coon Rapids 2.7 mi 4.2
OXBOW CREEK ELEMENTARY Champlin 3.4 mi 8.8
DAYTON ELEMENTARY Dayton 2.5 mi 8.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 55303 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$101,351

Median Home Value

$338,700

Median Rent

$1,348/mo

Population

52,121

College Educated

31.1%

Homeownership

75.9%

Avg Commute

26.8 min

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Median Age

39.2

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PETER HOBART ELEMENTARY Saint Louis Park, MN 5.2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Stephen School

What grades does St Stephen School serve?

St Stephen School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Stephen School?

St Stephen School has an enrollment of approximately 328 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Stephen School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Stephen School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Stephen School rank in MN?

St Stephen School ranks #254 of 319 private schools in MN.

What is St Stephen School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Stephen School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Stephen School a private school?

Yes, St Stephen 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 Stephen School a religious school?

St Stephen School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
82 Very Walkable
Transit Score
30 Some Transit
Bike Score
65 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
328
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
168 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Anoka County

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