St. Paul Academy & Summit School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

St. Paul Academy & Summit School in Saint Paul, MN, is a nonsectarian co–ed private school serving grades K–12 with a total enrollment of 918 udents in an urban community setting.
The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 8:1 and an average class size of 14, supported by 113 teachers.
Annual tuition is $23,310, with an acceptance rate of 61%, compared to the average 83% acceptance rate for private schools in Saint Paul.
Paul Academy & Summit School's udent body includes 32.65% students of color, reflecting diversity within the city locale.
The school's average ACT score is 29, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for academic performance.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MN School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 918 students
Yearly Tuition: $23,310
Acceptance rate: 61%
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Paul Academy & Summit School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Paul Academy & Summit School
Kind	32
1	37
2	46
3	45
4	55
5	41
6	70
7	80
8	90
9	109
10	111
11	112
12	90

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Student Body

Total Students

918 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

33%

State avg.: 23%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

113 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

14 students

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$23,310

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Tuition Notes

tuition ranges from 23,310 for Lower School to 25,560 for Upper School

Acceptance Rate

61%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Heather C Ploen

Admissions Associate

Julie McGlincey

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Paul Academy & Summit School cost?

St. Paul Academy & Summit School's tuition is approximately $23,310 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Paul Academy & Summit School?

The acceptance rate of St. Paul Academy & Summit School is 61%, which is lower than the national average of 87%. St. Paul Academy & Summit School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Minnesota with low acceptance rates.

What is St. Paul Academy & Summit School's ranking?

St. Paul Academy & Summit School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Highest average ACT score, Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Paul Academy & Summit School?

The application deadline for St. Paul Academy & Summit School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Calendar

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FALL BREAK

November 23, 2026 (Monday)

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November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)

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November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)

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November 26, 2026 (Thursday)

FALL BREAK

November 27, 2026 (Friday)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Saint Paul, MN is $13,113 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 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).