Very Good
#62 of 319 private schools in MN
Top 19% of private schools
The Way of the Shepherd Catholic Montessori
Elementary School · Blaine, MN
A private elementary school in Blaine, MN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
13200 CENTRAL AVE NE, Blaine, MN 55434
- 8.6:1 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 The Way of the Shepherd Catholic Montessori sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,506/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Blaine), 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
$88,163
Median home value
$269,600
Median rent
$1,703/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
81.7%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55434; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| Johnsville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 656 | Compare → |
| Davinci AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 987 | Compare → |
| Anthony Louis HouseEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 1.3 mi | 10 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Way of the Shepherd Catholic Montessori is listed in Blaine, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Way of the Shepherd Catholic Montessori
The Way of the Shepherd Catholic Montessori is a private elementary school in Blaine, MN, serving approximately 63 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #62 of 319 private schools in MN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Way of the Shepherd Catholic Montessori
What grades does The Way of the Shepherd Catholic Montessori serve?
The Way of the Shepherd Catholic Montessori serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend The Way of the Shepherd Catholic Montessori?
The Way of the Shepherd Catholic Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 63 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Way of the Shepherd Catholic Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at The Way of the Shepherd Catholic Montessori is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Way of the Shepherd Catholic Montessori rank in MN?
The Way of the Shepherd Catholic Montessori ranks #62 of 319 private schools in MN.
What is The Way of the Shepherd Catholic Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?
The Way of the Shepherd Catholic Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Way of the Shepherd Catholic Montessori a private school?
Yes, The Way of the Shepherd Catholic Montessori 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 The Way of the Shepherd Catholic Montessori a religious school?
The Way of the Shepherd Catholic Montessori has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 63
- Gender Split
- 68% M / 32% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 164 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Anoka County
- Phone
- (763) 862-9110
- Area population (ZIP 55434)
- 33,133
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 55434; 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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