For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools serving 1,364 students in 55118, MN.
The top ranked private elementary schools in 55118, MN include St. Croix Lutheran Academy and St. Josephs School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
67% of private elementary schools in 55118, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Top Ranked 55118 Minnesota Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1200 Oakdale Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 455-1521
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 455-1521
Gr: 6-12 | 481 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Josephs School![St. Josephs School Photo St. Josephs School Photo]()

(Catholic)
1138 Seminole Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 457-8550
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 457-8550
Gr: NS-8 | 462 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Brightmont Academy - Mendota Heights![Brightmont Academy - Mendota Heights Photo - Taking individual courses at Brightmont Academy offers an effective one-to-one instruction alternative for students to learn concepts and skills by progressing at their own pace. Brightmont Academy - Mendota Heights Photo - Taking individual courses at Brightmont Academy offers an effective one-to-one instruction alternative for students to learn concepts and skills by progressing at their own pace.]()

Special Program Emphasis
720 Main Street, Suite 101
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(952) 564-2164
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(952) 564-2164
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
335 Hurley St E
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 457-2510
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 457-2510
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Crown Of Life Lutheran
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
115 Crusader Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 451-3832
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 451-3832
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students Tuition listed
375 Marie Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 451-1498
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 451-1498
Gr: PK-1 | 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in 55118, MN?
The top ranked private elementary schools in 55118, MN include St. Croix Lutheran Academy and St. Josephs School.
How many private elementary schools are located in 55118?
6 private elementary schools are located in 55118.
How diverse are private elementary schools in 55118?
55118 private elementary schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in 55118?
67% of private elementary schools in 55118 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
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