An independent day school serving grades PK-12 | St. Paul, MN

SPA By the Numbers

ENROLLMENT AND CLASS SIZE

Overall 2025-26 enrollment: 952 students (PreK-12)

Overall average class size: 13 (lowest among comparable independent schools in Minnesota)

Overall average student/faculty ratio: 7:1

LOWER SCHOOL

  • Total 2025-26 enrollment: 270 (Grades PreK-5)

  • Average class size: 12 

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MIDDLE SCHOOL

  • Total 2025-26 enrollment: 258 (Grades 6-8)

  • Average class size: 13

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UPPER SCHOOL

  • Total 2025-26 enrollment: 424 (Grades 9-12)

  • Average class size: 13

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STUDENT BODY DIVERSITY

At the heart of St. Paul Academy and Summit School’s diversity work is the belief that an educational community is at its best when it includes and values all voices, perspectives, and experiences. At SPA, maintaining an inclusive, multicultural environment is inherent to our mission and evident in our community: in 2025-2026, 38% of children enrolled in preschool through Grade 12 are students of color. Our faculty and staff also represent a broad range of diverse identities with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, and sexual orientation. 

Overall school diversity: 34%

Lower School diversity: 33%

Middle School diversity: 35%

Upper School diversity: 33%

FACULTY

Our well-trained and experienced faculty is the backbone of the school and the fundamental component of our exceptional academic program. A sabbatical program and endowed funds for curriculum and faculty development support ongoing professional enrichment and growth for SPA teachers. 

128 full-time faculty members in all three divisions

Our teachers have an average of 19 years as educators

81% of SPA faculty members hold an advanced degree beyond the baccalaureate