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%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,202 students in St. Croix Preparatory Academy School District.
51±¬ÁÏs in St. Croix Preparatory Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
1,202 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
St. Croix Preparatory Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#2 out of 525 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
13%
7%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
5%
12%
% White
73%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,246 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,731 is less than the state median of $18,580. 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
$12,246
$17,854
Spending / Student
$11,731
$18,580
Best St. Croix Preparatory Academy School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | 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
Gr: K-4 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4260 Stagecoach Tr N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5970
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5970
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4260 Stagecoach Tr N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5950
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5950
Gr: 5-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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 1,202 students.
What is the rank of St. Croix Preparatory Academy School District?
St. Croix Preparatory Academy School District is ranked #2 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St. Croix Preparatory Academy School District?
73% of St. Croix Preparatory Academy School District students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is St. Croix Preparatory Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,731 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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