Concordia Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked MN School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 346 students
Yearly Tuition: $15,140
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Concordia Academy
9	96
10	90
11	81
12	79

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Grade 9 has most students and enrollment steadily shrinks to 79 in Grade 12.

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Multiple

Year Founded

1893

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Fri. May 28, 2027

School Motto

Honor God Through Excellence

Student Body

Total Students

346 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

27%

State avg.: 24%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

35%

Average Class Size

20 students

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Dress code-not uniforms

Number of AP Courses

26 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

College American History I & IICollege Biology I & II

College Calculus I & IICollege Ceramics

College Chemistry ICollege Contemporary Math

College Digital MethodsCollege Drawing

College Entrepeneurship: Business BeginningsCollege Excel and Modern Technologies

College Financial AccountingCollege Foundations of the Criminal Justice System

College ImprovCollege Interpersonal Communication

College Intro to LiteratureCollege Intro to Psychology

College Intro to SociologyCollege Introduction to Probability and Statistics

College MacroeconomicsCollege Personal Finance

College Public SpeakingCollege Science of Sport

College Writing

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$15,140

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Tuition Notes

Financial aid available to those who qualify.

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 85%

College Acceptance Rate

95%

Admissions Director

Ria Thurston

Admissions Associate

Kelsey Cocchiarella

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$3 million

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

16 sports

Sports

Track and FieldVolleyball

WeightliftingWrestling

Colors

White, Green

School Mascot

Beacon

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

19 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Book ClubChess Club

Concordia Student Activities BoardCreative Writing Club

Dirt Digger Plant ClubGlobal Partners

National Honor SocietyNational Spanish Honor Society

Peer SupportPrayer Team

Robotics TeamSTEM (Science and Math Program)

Student AmbassadorsTech Team

Youth In Government

Arts and Music Programs:

DramaWorship Team

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Intramural BasketballWeight Lifting

School Notes

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.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Concordia Academy cost?

Concordia Academy's tuition is approximately $15,140 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Concordia Academy?

The acceptance rate of Concordia Academy is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 91%.

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 16 interscholastic sports: Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, 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 AP courses offered, 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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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Saint Paul, MN is $12,392 for elementary schools and $24,096 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Saint Paul, MN is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).