Mounds Park Academy

Mounds Park Academy a private school located in Saint Paul, MN.

The yearly tuition for student enrollment at Mounds Park Academy is $36,000.

Since 1982, Mounds Park Academy has engaged students in a college readiness preparation.Av

Mounds Park Academy

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12

2051 Larpenteur Ave E, Saint Paul, MN

Hillside Neighborhood

4.7

4.3

578 Students

A+

Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Natalie Waters Seum - Admission Director

Student Teacher Ratio
8:1

Average SAT Score
1340

Average ACT Score
30

Average GPA
3.65

Graduation Rate
100%

Annual Tuition
$38,700

A+

Academics

Teachers

A+

College Prep

A+

Resources/Facilities

A+

Clubs and Activities

Sports

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.65

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

8:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Part Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

College Prep

Average SAT

1340

Math

670

Verbal

670

Average ACT

Math

English

Reading

Science

Number of AP Courses

AP Pass Rate

92%

AP Math Enrollment

Very High

Other AP Enrollment

Very High

Four-Year Matriculation Rate

100%

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

High

Boys Athletic Participation

Average

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male

50.8%

Female

49.2%

White

62.7%

Asian

14.8%

Two or more races

10.7%

Black

6.7%

Hispanic

4.6%

Native American

<1%

School Rankings

#2 Best Private HS in Minnesota

#2 Best Private K12 Schools in Minnesota

#5 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Minnesota

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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

University of Minnesota Twin Cities 121 Students

Macalester College 55 Students

University of Wisconsin-Madison 51 Students

Carleton College 35 Students

University of St. Thomas - Minnesota 33 Students

Washington University in St. Louis 33 Students

New York University 32 Students

Northwestern University 29 Students

University of Southern California 25 Students

Stanford University 25 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Biology 51 Students

Business 42 Students

Psychology 38 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 33 Students

Political Science and Government 31 Students

Chemistry 29 Students

Neuroscience and Neurobiology 28 Students

Engineering 25 Students

Environmental Science 25 Students

Economics 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Parent

8/9/2025

MPA creates a stimulating, inspiring and rewarding environment for their students to thrive. It is a positive place to be!

4.0 Senior

2/17/2025

Overall a pretty supportive environment to spend your high school years. Teachers are always willing to help and there's a variety of activities to participate in.

5.0 Parent

11/30/2024

This is our two daughter's first year at MPA, we could not have been more pleased with the school. Everything from the faculty to facilities are top notch.

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5.0 other

2/9/2026

MPA was an amazing school to learn and grow up in. I felt thoroughly prepared for college and the experiences I was afforded at MPA gave me the confidence and executive functioning skills to be successful in college and for my career.

5.0 parent

12/29/2025

MPA is a top notch school and we are so incredibly blessed to have founds it. Our children are not only celebrated for their unique abilities, but also challenged in dynamic and age appropriate ways. I have no doubt that they are getting the absolute best education here.

5.0 student

10/1/2024

This school is awesome and supports LGBTQIAP+ students and their family involvement is truly inspiring. If you have a neurodiverse or queer child this is the school for you!!

5.0 parent

4/30/2024

Such an incredibly learning environment. My kids love MPA and are so happy to go to school. I appreciate that the learning is really hands on and not just book work.

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Agents Specializing Near This School

Timothy Thompson

Coldwell Banker Realty

(952) 234-7438

35 Total Sales

1 Near This School

$345,000 Price

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Sam Perry

Coldwell Banker Realty

(651) 615-6322

26 Total Sales

3 Near This School

$270K - $300K Price Range

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Heather Mickelson

J H Callahan & Associates

(952) 243-2288

46 Total Sales

2 Near This School

$294K - $300K Price Range

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Robert Gintner

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True Real Estate

(833) 359-6250

66 Total Sales

1 Near This School

$283,000 Price

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Brian Amundson

Keller Williams Preferred Rlty

(507) 650-6509

112 Total Sales

3 Near This School

$249K - $300K Price Range

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45 Total Sales

5 Near This School

$235K - $437K Price Range

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Map

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List Price Range

$226K - $668K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$387,783

Median Lot Size

12,632 Sq Ft

% Renters

42%

Average Household Income

$96,337

% of College Grads

29.6%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,890 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

53.1%

Homes for Sale

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2,074 Sq Ft

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2 Baths
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1.5 Baths
1,933 Sq Ft

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4 Beds
2 Baths
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2 Baths
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1.5 Baths
1,616 Sq Ft

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1 Bath
883 Sq Ft

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2 Baths
1,260 Sq Ft

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Hill Murray School

6th to 12th
Private

Harmony Learning Center

K to 12th
Public

North Senior High School

9th to 12th
Public

Goodrich Park

Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Playground

Sterling Oaks Park

Trails
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field

Hillside Park

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Minnesota Ramsey County Saint Paul 55109 Hillside

Mounds Park Academy is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 2051 Larpenteur Ave E in Saint Paul, MN. Annual tuition is $38,700. The school has a total enrollment of 578 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Mounds Park Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1340 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $387,783. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hill Murray School, Harmony Learning Center, North Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Saint Paul has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mounds Park Academy.

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