Very Good
#84 of 319 private schools in MN
Top 26% of private schools
Torah Academy
Elementary School
2800 JOPPA AVE S, Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
Enrollment
224
Student-Teacher
8:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
224
Student-Teacher
8:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Minnesota private schools
#84 of 319
In Saint Louis Park
#2 of 4
public schools
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Torah Academy
Elementary School in Saint Louis Park · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Torah Academy
Torah Academy is a private elementary school in Saint Louis Park, MN. Torah Academy serves approximately 224 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. Torah Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #84 of 319 private schools in MN.
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- MN avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 8:1 students to teachers, Torah Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Torah Academy 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
BetaHow Torah Academy compares to 7 public schools serving similar grades in Saint Louis Park, MN
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Torah Academy (this school) | 7.2 |
| PETER HOBART ELEMENTARY | 5.2 |
| SPECIAL ED. | — |
| ST. LOUIS PARK SPECIAL ED. PROGRAM | 8.1 |
| SUSAN LINDGREN ELEMENTARY | 7.5 |
| ST. LOUIS PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL | 4.8 |
| AQUILA ELEMENTARY | 6.2 |
| PARK SPANISH IMMERSION ELEMENTARY | 6.4 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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.
Data Unavailable
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
2800 JOPPA AVE S, Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Torah Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. LAKE HARRIET LOWER ELEMENTARY (rated 9.1/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Minneapolis), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST. LOUIS PARK SPECIAL ED. PROGRAM (rated 8.1/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, HOLY FAMILY ACADEMY (rated 8.0/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Saint Louis Park, see our Saint Louis Park schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BAIS YAAKOV HIGH SCHOOL Minneapolis | 0.1 mi | 4.6 |
| YESHIVA OF MINNEAPOLIS Saint Louis Park | 0.4 mi | 6.5 |
| BENILDE-ST MARGARET'S SCHOOL Saint Louis Park | 0.6 mi | 6.0 |
| ARETE ACADEMY Saint Louis Park | 1.0 mi | — |
| AMOS AND CELIA HEILICHER MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH DAY SC Minneapolis | 1.0 mi | 7.8 |
| MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH DAY SCHOOL INC. Minneapolis | 1.0 mi | 7.6 |
| HOLY FAMILY ACADEMY Saint Louis Park | 1.1 mi | 8.0 |
| AVAIL ACADEMY - EDINA Edina | 1.5 mi | 6.3 |
| CALVIN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (DBA: AVAIL ACADEMY) Minneapolis | 1.5 mi | 4.5 |
| SUSAN LINDGREN ELEMENTARY Saint Louis Park | 1.6 mi | 7.5 |
| LAKE HARRIET LOWER ELEMENTARY Minneapolis | 1.6 mi | 9.1 |
| GOLDEN YEARS Edina | 1.6 mi | — |
| ST. LOUIS PARK SPECIAL ED. PROGRAM Saint Louis Park | 1.4 mi | 8.1 |
| ST. LOUIS PARK SENIOR HIGH Saint Louis Park | 1.4 mi | 6.3 |
| SPECIAL ED. Saint Louis Park | 1.4 mi | — |
| PETER HOBART ELEMENTARY Saint Louis Park | 1.4 mi | 5.2 |
| Anwatin Middle Minneapolis | 1.7 mi | 5.7 |
| VirtualEDU ELementary Golden Valley | 1.9 mi | 4.6 |
| VirtualEDU Secondary Golden Valley | 1.9 mi | — |
| KENWOOD ELEMENTARY Minneapolis | 1.5 mi | 7.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 55416 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$105,926
Median Home Value
$457,300
Median Rent
$1,701/mo
Population
34,905
College Educated
73.2%
Homeownership
49.8%
Avg Commute
20.7 min
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Median Age
35.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| AVE MARIA ACADEMY Maple Grove, MN | 7.2 |
| BLESSED TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Richfield, MN | 7.2 |
| NEWFOLDEN ELEMENTARY Newfolden, MN | 7.2 |
| Oak Hill Montessori Community Shoreview, MN | 7.2 |
| SOUTHLAND ELEMENTARY Adams, MN | 7.2 |
| ST WENCESLAUS SCHOOL New Prague, MN | 7.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Torah Academy
What grades does Torah Academy serve?
Torah Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Torah Academy?
Torah Academy has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Torah Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Torah Academy is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Torah Academy rank in MN?
Torah Academy ranks #84 of 319 private schools in MN.
What is Torah Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Torah Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Torah Academy a private school?
Yes, Torah Academy is a private coeducational school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Torah Academy a religious school?
Torah Academy has a Jewish religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 224
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 7.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 171 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hennepin County
- Phone
- (952) 285-8606
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