Ascension Catholic School
Tel:
(612)521-3609
- Ascension School has as its mission the teaching of the Christian faith in the Roman Catholic tradition, fostering academic excellence in all areas of study, encouraging discipline based on respect and responsibility, and developing a sense of service and social justice within our multi-cultural community.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Students: 341 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,400
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Ascension Catholic School places among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost | $60 |
| Summer Program Cost Notes | We offer a six-week summer Language and Math program. |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 341 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 97% State avg.: 16% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 50% |
| Average Class Size | 16 students |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $1,400 |
| Tuition Notes | Generous financial aid is readily available. |
| % on Financial Aid | 99% |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 3 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Soccer, VolleyballBasketball, Soccer, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 3 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: LEGO Robotics Club Arts and Music Programs: Orchestra Recreational Athletic Programs: Girls on the Run |
School Notes
- Ascension School has as its mission the teaching of the Christian faith in the Roman Catholic tradition, fostering academic excellence in all areas of study, encouraging discipline based on respect and responsibility, and developing a sense of service and social justice within our multi-cultural community.
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Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school to Ascension Catholic School is DeLaSalle High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school and preschool is Agape Child Development Center (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- MinneapolisAgape Child Development CenterSpecial Program Emphasis (Pentecostal)Grades: PK-6 | 124 students
0.4 miles
2304 Emerson Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612)287-9775 0.4 PK-6
124 - MinneapolisPyc Alternative SchoolsAlternative SchoolGrades: 6-8 | 202 students
0.8 miles
2301 Oliver Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612)522-6501 0.8 6-8
202 - Minneapolis Grades: 9-12 | 750 students
1.6 miles
One DeLaSalle Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612)676-7600 1.6 9-12
750 - Minneapolis Grades: K-8 | 128 students
1.6 miles
1630 4th St NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612)789-8851 1.6 K-8
128 - MinneapolisSt. John Lutheran School(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)Grades: K-8 | 33 students
1.7 miles
610 Broadway St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612)379-4296 1.7 K-8
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