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Footprints Academy (Closed 2024)

9025 Tamarack Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55125
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School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-6
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2000
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
139 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 23%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Khaki pants and navy blue/white tops

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
Apr. 5 / May. 24
Yearly Tuition Cost
Admissions Director
Darlah Krug
Admissions Associate
Darlah Krug

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Cooking ClubFlag Football
Running ClubSoccer Club
Volleyball

School Notes

  • We are an independent elementary school located on 10 spacious acres in Woodbury, MN. Our school was founded in response to demand from parents seeking alternatives to public education.
  • We emphasize building bright, successful learners who will be ethical and decent people, capable of conquering any obstacle placed before them.
  • What Makes Us Unique
  • Strong Emphasis on Family
  • Parents have a decision-making role in child's education
  • High expectations for students and staff
  • Consistency in curriculum across grade levels
  • Only quality staff - merit pay
  • A program that promises to enrich each child
  • Excellent communication between school and home
  • Authentic assessment
  • Traditional, classic academics
  • Children learn responsibility and take ownership of successes and challenges
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Footprints Academy cost?
Footprints Academy's tuition is approximately $5,900 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Footprints Academy?
The application deadline for Footprints Academy is Apr. 5 / May. 24.

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