Schaeffer Academy

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

2700 Schaeffer Ln NE, Rochester, MN

4.4

4.1

283 Students

B+

Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Keith Phillips

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1

Average SAT Score
1310

Average ACT Score
30

Average GPA
3.73

Annual Tuition
$9,333

Religious Affiliation
Christian

Academics

Teachers

College Prep

Resources/Facilities

C+

Clubs and Activities

B-

Sports

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.73

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 10:1 Teachers 34	Full Time Teachers 22
Part Time Teachers 12

College Prep

Average SAT 1310 Math 660 Verbal 650	Average ACT 30 Math 30 English 29 Reading 31 Science 28
Four-Year Matriculation Rate 92%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male 54.9%	Female 45.1%
White 85.6%	Asian 7.2%
Black 4%	Hispanic 3.2%

Colleges Students are Considering

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

Bethel University - Minnesota 15 Students

Wheaton College - Illinois 15 Students

Liberty University 11 Students

Cedarville University 9 Students

University of Minnesota Duluth 7 Students

University of Minnesota Twin Cities 6 Students

Iowa State University 6 Students

North Dakota State University 6 Students

Grand Canyon University 5 Students

Dordt University 5 Students

What Students Want to Study

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

Psychology 7 Students

Biology 6 Students

Business 5 Students

Elementary Education 4 Students

Mathematics 4 Students

Nursing 3 Students

Computer Science 3 Students

Kinesiology and Exercise Science 3 Students

Education 3 Students

Drama and Theatre Production 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Sophomore

5/25/2026

I think it's a great school for Christian students hoping to have an academically rigorous education.

5.0 Alum

6/28/2023

I loved the faith based aspects. I would have liked to see attendance grow during my time there, I think that could be done through better interviewing/ tour giving from the staff on hand.

5.0 Parent

7/21/2019

Schaeffer Academy is a unique Classical Christian School that strives to impart on each student and love for God, our neighbors and lifelong learning. My two sons graduated from Schaeffer Academy and went on to advanced degrees in Medicine and Law. Schaeffer Academy laid the foundation for their success.

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5.0 teacher

3/2/2018

Our family has been a part of Schaeffer Academy for over twenty years. It is a great school where students have the opportunity to learn the very best of western civilization, think critically, and be involved in class and outside of class. Our four children have benefited greatly from their time at...

5.0 parent

7/25/2017

We have had 2 children graduate from Schaeffer Academy. They both were accepted at multiple colleges and received significant scholarship offers. They have both gone on to Graduate School and are leading successful lives as a Family Med Doctor and a Family Practice Lawyer. Schaeffer Academy gave the...

5.0 parent

7/7/2017

I've had a child at Schaeffer Academy every year for the past 17 years and we're not done yet. This school has been great for our kids. Both of our graduates received academic scholarships from the universities they attended. My oldest graduated with honors and was in leadership roles throughout her...

5.0 parent

4/12/2017

Schaeffer Academy is an excellent classical Christian school. Our children have attended for the last 6 years and it has been an amazing experience. The teachers are 100% committed to meeting the individual needs of their students. We love the small class sizes where the students truly feel known by...

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Schaeffer Academy is a private Christian school for students in grades K-12 located at 2700 Schaeffer Ln NE in Rochester, MN. Annual tuition is $9,333. The school has a total enrollment of 283 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Schaeffer Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+. The average GPA is 3.73. Average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1310 and an ACT score of 30. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rochester Pentecostal School, Victory Christian Academy, Whipple Heights, and more. Learn more about what Rochester has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Schaeffer Academy.

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