Concordia Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2024)

2400 Dale Street N
Saint Paul, MN 55113

Concordia Academy, home of The Beacons, is a Christ-centered, loving, inspiring community that encourages all students in grades 9-12 to maximize their unique, God-given potential to achieve excellence.

Academic program highlights include a college-prep curriculum, over 90 on-campus college credits, an academic resource program, and the Vision4Life service-learning experience.

A wide range of athletics and arts options and daily opportunities for spiritual growth are also key components of our program.

Quick Stats (2024)

Top Ranked MN School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 324 students
Yearly Tuition: $13,470
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Concordia Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Lutheran Schools Accreditation
Cognia

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Year Founded

1893

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

324 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

29%

State avg.: 23%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

35%

Average Class Size

20 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

College American History I & II, College Calculus I & II, College Ceramics, College Database Design, College Drawing, College Graphic Design I, College Health & Human Movement, College Improv, College Intro to Business, College Intro to Chemistry, College Intro to Communications, College Intro to Literature, College Intro to Psychology, College Lifespan Development, College Public Speaking, College Writing, Intermediate College Spanish

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Dress code-not uniforms

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$13,470

View national tuition avg.

Tuition Notes

Financial aid available to those who qualify.

Admissions Director

Ria Thurston

Admissions Associate

Kelsey Cocchiarella

Endowment Size

$3 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

15 sports

Sports

Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

19 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:
Book Club, Chess Club, Concordia Student Activities Board, Creative Writing Club, Dirt Digger Plant Club, Global Partners, National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, Peer Support, Prayer Team, Robotics Team, STEM (Science and Math Program), Student Ambassadors, Tech Team, Youth In Government

Arts and Music Programs:
Drama, Worship Team

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural Basketball, Weight Lifting

School Notes

Concordia Academy offers a safe, caring, Christian environment with a focused college preparatory curriculum for high school students in grades 9-12. At CA, we know each child is unique, and it is our job to help inspire excellence in those students while encouraging and equipping each of them to be all that God intends them to be. We're proud to offer

Advanced cohorts, including STEM, Emerging Artist, and Humanities.
Numerous athletic and arts opportunities, with participation by more than 90% of students.
A College on Campus program, offering over 90 college credits taught by professors who travel to CA daily.
An ICE Lab, a high-tech learning environment for imaginative, curious, independent thinkers.
Award-winning, powerful, relational, Spirit-filled opportunities for faith and service

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Janet Cobbs '85 - Bronze medal Olympian with the United States women's national team at the 1992 Summer Olympics
- Andrew Aurich '02 - Head Coach, Harvard University Football
- Melissa Hinnant '98 - Owner and Founder of "Grace & Lace"
- Adine Momoh '02 - Attorney at United States Attorney's Office for the District of Minnesota
- Amanda Brinkman '97 - Creator, producer, and star of “Small Business Revolution – Main Street"
- Rod Olson '84 - Coach to Coaches and High Stakes Leaders. Teacher, Author, Speaker, & Consultant to many.
- Rev. Dr. Robert Holst '54 - President of Concordia University, St. Paul (1991-2011)
- Justin Surrency '02 - News anchor at WHO-TV in Des Moines, IA.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Concordia Academy cost?

Concordia Academy's tuition is approximately $13,470 for private students.

Who are famous alumni from Concordia Academy?

Concordia Academy famous alumni include: Janet Cobbs '85, Andrew Aurich '02, Melissa Hinnant '98, Adine Momoh '02, Amanda Brinkman '97, Rod Olson '84, Rev. Dr. Robert Holst '54 and Justin Surrency '02.

What sports does Concordia Academy offer?

Concordia Academy offers 15 interscholastic sports: Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Concordia Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for most sports offered.

What is Concordia Academy's ranking?

Concordia Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Concordia Academy?

The application deadline for Concordia Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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