Top Rankings
St. Croix Preparatory Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,213 students in St. Croix Preparatory Academy School District.
Public Schools in St. Croix Preparatory Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
1,213 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
St. Croix Preparatory Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 527 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 527 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
154 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
13%
7%
# Hispanic Students
63 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
11%
# Black Students
52 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
4%
12%
# White Students
899 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
74%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
90
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
91
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
91
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
94
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
91
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
93
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
94
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
95
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
93
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
96
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
92
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
96
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
97
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,135 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,625 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,135
$17,860
Spending / Student
$11,625
$18,586
Best St. Croix Preparatory Academy School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4260 Stagecoach Tr N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5920
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5920
Grades: K-4
| 457 students
Rank: #22.
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4260 Stagecoach Tr N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5970
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5970
Grades: 9-12
| 381 students
Rank: #33.
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4260 Stagecoach Tr N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5950
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5950
Grades: 5-8
| 375 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. Croix Preparatory Academy School District?
St. Croix Preparatory Academy School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,213 students.
What is the rank of St. Croix Preparatory Academy School District?
St. Croix Preparatory Academy School District is ranked #1 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in St. Croix Preparatory Academy School District?
74% of St. Croix Preparatory Academy School District students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Croix Preparatory Academy School District?
St. Croix Preparatory Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is St. Croix Preparatory Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,625 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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