St. John's Academy

Located in Stacy, MN, St. John's Academy enrolls 27 students in preschool and kindergarten programs within a rural early childhood setting.
Founded in 1905, the school operates with a single teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 27:1.
The annual tuition for the preschool and kindergarten program is $25,000.
St. John's Academy is affiliated with the Lutheran tradition and serves a co–educational student body.
The school ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for oldest founding date and school resources.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked MN School
  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 27 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $25,000
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. John's Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
School History
School Resources

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres

Student Body

Total Students
27 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
National avg.: 11:1
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$50 million

School Notes

  • School Motto: Truth and Honor
  • School Mascot: Wild Boars
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • John Doe, Nobel Laureate (Graduated 2000)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. John's Academy cost?
St. John's Academy's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from St. John's Academy?
St. John's Academy famous alumni include: John Doe, Nobel Laureate (Graduated 2000).
What is St. John's Academy's ranking?
St. John's Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for St. John's Academy?
The application deadline for St. John's Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked MN School
  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 27 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $25,000
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Minnesota is $8,757 for elementary schools and $14,329 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Minnesota is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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