St. Croix Academy (2025 Profile)

1200 Oakdale Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55118

St. Croix Academy Photo #1 - St. Croix's lakeside family-style dormitory was built in 2015 and is located on a beautiful lake with walkways to the Mississippi River and within walking distance of over 50 shops and restaurants.

St. Croix Academy Photo #2 - Classes at St. Croix are enjoyable but they also prepare students for the next steps, a university and then a career.

St. Croix Academy Photo #3 - St. Croix students come from over 30 different schools each year. Everyone begins the school year by making new friends.

St. Croix Academy Photo #4 - St. Croix students prepare for success at great universities.

St. Croix Academy Photo #6 - St. Croix Academy is situated on a 17 acre, park like campus, just minutes from downtown St. Paul. Students can walk just 10 minutes to over 50 shops and restaurants.

St. Croix Academy Photo #8 - The St. Croix Lutheran Academy Middle School fosters a caring, Christian community of active learners and explorers for students in grades 6-8. Utilizing a collaborative learning environment including study groups and experiences outside of the classroom, an SCLA middle school education is designed to encourage students to define themselves and explore the world.

St. Croix is a university preparation school for students in grades 6 to 12 with a reputation for being an excellent value encompassed in a very friendly and safe environment.

While the academic standards are high, St. Croix supports its coed students through a full ESL program and with a full time international adviser to assist with the needs of the international students.

Because the school enrollment is 500 students, the school is large enough to offer a wide variety of both curricular offerings and after school activities and still small enough to allow students a chance to participate in activities of their choice.

St. Croix prepares students for some of the best colleges and universities in the United States.

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 500 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $23,700
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $15,100
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Croix Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 278 schools) for:

School Overview

| 2024 School Data

St. Croix Academy

Boarding School Avg.

School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered

6-12

9-12

School Type

Co-ed

Supports Learning Differences (LD)

Yes

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1958

1907

Campus Size

30 acres

125 acres

Student Body

Enrollment

500 students

320 students

% Students of Color

11%

27%

% International Students

20%

% Students Boarding

30%

70%

Average SAT Score

1150
(Out of 1600)

* National Avg. »View

Average ACT score

25
(Out of 36)

*National Avg. »View

Offers Post-Grad Year

Academics and Faculty

Saturday Classes

Classroom Dress Code

Casual
Learn to represent yourself well

Casual

Average Class Size

20 students

* National Avg. »18

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

7:1

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

60%

72%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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Tuition Cost

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$23,700

$66,900

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

$15,100

$36,000

Tuition international students

$42,800

$57,680

Summer Program Cost

$2,500
(English class and activities in the area. Available to groups of students w/ chaperone or to incoming St. Croix students.)

Merit Scholarships Offered

Yes

Admissions

Application Deadline

None / Rolling

Jan. 15

Director of Admissions

Ms. Hannah Schmiege

Application URL

Online Application

AP / Advanced Courses

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

Courses

AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP English Literature, AP Music Theory, AP Physics, AP Precalculus, AP U.S. History, Computer Programming (Dual Credit), Intro to Psychology (Dual Credit), Intro to Statistics (Dual Credit)

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country Running, Dance, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Markmanship, Marksmanship, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:
International Leadership Team, Math Team, Model United Nations, Musical, National Honor Society, Peer Mentors, Robotics, Speech Team, Student Council, Technology Club, Youth in Goverment

Arts and Music Programs:
Chidren's Theater, Drama Club, Film/Video Committee, Honor Choir, Jazz Band, Pep Band

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Clay Target Club

College Matriculation

College Acceptance Rate

95%

Year:

10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)

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School Notes

Challenging Academic Program with Excellent Teaching Staff to Assist Students
Wide Variety of Extracuricular Activities
Special International Mentoring Programs
Weekly Activities in nearby downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul
Close to the MSP International Airport
Beautiful dormitory for secondary students overlooking a lake with media center, entertainment room, dining room and game room.
Excellent choices of food with American and International selections
Assistance for high school students as they apply for Universities
An Exceptional Value for a Reasonable Investment
St. Croix Academy accreditations: State of Minnesota and United States Government
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Jacob '08 - Johns Hopkins Medical School Graduate and Multiple Awards as a Concert Vocalist
- Thao '10 - Scholarship covering 87% of university costs and 100% of medical costs. Multiple awards in service, Vietnam.
- Daniel '99 - Valedictorian, Cornell University, Senior Business Executive at Capital One
- Megan '09 - Chulalongkorn University, Multiple awards in art and photography.
- Dan '05 - Speaker, Presenter and Analyst at JP Morgan Financial.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Croix Academy cost?

St. Croix Academy's tuition is approximately $23,700 for boarding students and $15,100 for day students.

Who are famous alumni from St. Croix Academy?

St. Croix Academy famous alumni include: Jacob '08, Thao '10, Daniel '99, Megan '09 and Dan '05.

What sports does St. Croix Academy offer?

St. Croix Academy offers 19 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country Running, Dance, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Markmanship, Marksmanship, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.

Does St. Croix Academy offer a summer program?

Yes, St. Croix Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What is St. Croix Academy's ranking?

St. Croix Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Least expensive tuition.

When is the application deadline for St. Croix Academy?

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

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