Very Good
#36 of 319 private schools in MN
Top 11% of private schools
St Theodore's EL
Elementary School · Albert Lea, MN
A private elementary school in Albert Lea, MN serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
323 E CLARK ST, Albert Lea, MN 56007
- 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Theodore's EL 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 80Very Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,704/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,479
Median home value
$161,100
Median rent
$843/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
76.1%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56007; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| Lakeview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 412 | Compare → |
| Brookside Early Childhood Sp EdEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK | 1.0 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Sibley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 273 | Compare → |
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 Theodore's EL is listed in Albert Lea, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Theodore's EL
St Theodore's EL is a private elementary school in Albert Lea, MN, serving approximately 64 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #36 of 319 private schools in MN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Theodore's EL
What grades does St Theodore's EL serve?
St Theodore's EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend St Theodore's EL?
St Theodore's EL has an enrollment of approximately 64 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Theodore's EL?
The student-teacher ratio at St Theodore's EL is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Theodore's EL rank in MN?
St Theodore's EL ranks #36 of 319 private schools in MN.
What is St Theodore's EL's MySchoolScout rating?
St Theodore's EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Theodore's EL a private school?
Yes, St Theodore's EL 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 Theodore's EL a religious school?
St Theodore's EL has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 64
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 171 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Freeborn County
- Phone
- (507) 373-9657
- Area population (ZIP 56007)
- 21,467
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 44
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 56007; 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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