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Overview

#2 Ranked Private School In Minnesota 1:1 College Advising PreK-12 On One Campus College-Preparatory, Independent, Private School Non-Religious Diverse and Inclusive Learning Environment
Mounds Park Academy is a PreK-12 private college preparatory school in Saint Paul where academic rigor with meaning and purpose prepares students to stir the human spirit, stand for justice, and shake the world. MPA is ranked the #2 Private School in Minnesota.
Mounds Park Academy With Reviews, Requirements 2024 | FindingSchool
A Day
A Matriculation
A- Academics
A+ Extracurricular activities
B+ Community
B Reviews
Day S. Grades: 7-12
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: Yes
Boarding Tuition: $58,500
Day S. Tuition: $48,500
# of Students: 568
Boarding Rate: 7%
Teacher:Student: 1:7%
International Student: 0%
AP Courses: 9
Endowment: $10,563/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 66%
SAT: 1303/1600
IB: No

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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
LAC #2 Amherst College 1
#14 Vanderbilt University 1
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1
LAC #4 Pomona College 1
LAC #5 Wellesley College 2
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 5
LAC #9 Carleton College 4
#49 Purdue University 1
#55 Santa Clara University 1
#59 University of Washington 1
#63 George Washington University 2
#63 St. Olaf College 1
LAC #13 Grinnell College 2
#68 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 6
#79 American University 1
LAC #16 Haverford College 1
#83 Marquette University 1
#85 University of Puget Sound 2
LAC #17 Colgate University 2
#103 Loyola University Chicago 2
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 1
LAC #25 Bates College 1
LAC #27 Macalester College 1
#136 Drake University 1
#139 University of St. Thomas 2
#148 Michigan Technological University 1
LAC #36 Oberlin College 1
LAC #38 Whitman College 1
#234 West Virginia University 1
#285 University of Montana 1
Augsburg University 2
Babson College 1
Hamline University 2
Jacksonville University 1
Salem State University 1
University of Edinburgh 1
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 1
University of Wisconsin-Stout 1
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Ranking University/College Students
University of California: San Diego
University of California: Davis
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus
Purdue University
University of Minnesota: Twin Cities
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AP Scores

(2022-2023)
Number of students took AP test
46
Number of tests taken
118
16%
32%
28%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

AP Courses

(Total 9)
Calculus AB
French Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Biology
Calculus BC
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
World History
Calculus AB
French Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Biology
Calculus BC
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
World History
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Sports

(Total 15)
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 28)
ASIAN CULTURE CLUB
CHEESE CLUB
CHESS CLUB
DEBATE TEAM
DUDE PERFECT CLUB
ELECTION CLUB
ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB
FILM & ANIMATION CLUB
FREETHINKER STUDENT NEWSPAPER
FRENCH CLUB
ASIAN CULTURE CLUB
CHEESE CLUB
CHESS CLUB
DEBATE TEAM
DUDE PERFECT CLUB
ELECTION CLUB
ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB
FILM & ANIMATION CLUB
FREETHINKER STUDENT NEWSPAPER
FRENCH CLUB
GENDER SEXUALALITY ACTION CLUB
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
HOSA-FUTURE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
MATH LEAGUE
PEER LEADERS
PEER PREP TUTORS
QUIZ BOWL
RACIAL JUSTICE AND EQUITY CLUB
ROBOTICS TEAM
SAILING TEAM
SOCIAL CONSCIOUSNESS CLUB
SPANISH CLUB
SPEECH TEAM
SPRING MUSICAL
STEM EDUCATION CLUB
STUDENT COUNCIL
WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT CLUB
WRITING LAB
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Arts

(Total 19)
Acting
Band
Chamber Orchestra
Choir
Improvisation
Jazz
Music
Percussion
Singing
Stagecraft
Acting
Band
Chamber Orchestra
Choir
Improvisation
Jazz
Music
Percussion
Singing
Stagecraft
Wind Symphony
Ceramics
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Costume Design
Digital Design
Mixed Media
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Contact School

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School Materials

Why MPA
Why MPA
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School Link

Contact Info

Official website
2051 Larpenteur Avenue E, Saint Paul, MN 55109-0551
651-748-5577
admission@moundsparkacademy.org
Minnesota

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1982
Campus Size: 32 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Zoom, On Campus
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL Junior, IELTS, ACT, SAT
School Code:
TOEFL: C158

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 2)
5.0/ 5
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Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation
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Q&A

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Frequently Ask Questions about Mounds Park Academy

Tell me a bit about Mounds Park Academy.
Mounds Park Academy is Co-ed private day school located in Minnesota, US. It was founded 1982 , and currently has about 568 students, 0.03% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.moundsparkacademy.org.
Does Mounds Park Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Mounds Park Academy is offering 9 AP courses.

In recent years, 32 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Mounds Park Academy also have 66% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Mounds Park Academy students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 5.33% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 4% go to top 25, and about 2% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Mounds Park Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Mounds Park Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Mounds Park Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Mounds Park Academy in 2024 is $48,500 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@moundsparkacademy.org .
Where is Mounds Park Academy located?
Mounds Park Academy is located in the State of Minnesota of USA. The closest major city is Minneapolis, which is about 12 miles away from school. Most families can choose Minneapolis - St. Paul International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Mounds Park Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Mounds Park Academy is within top 700 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Mounds Park Academy has been favorited by 12 users.
How to start with an application with Mounds Park Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Mounds Park Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Mounds Park Academy’s official site: https://www.moundsparkacademy.org or call them at 651-748-5577.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Mounds Park Academy?
Yes, here are few: St. Croix Academy, Cretin Derham Hall and Trinity School at River Ridege.

The closest major city is Minneapolis. You can find out more schools near Minneapolis here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Mounds Park Academy?
The overall rating for Mounds Park Academy is A.

The section ratings of Mounds Park Academy are:
A for Matriculation
A- for Academics
A+ for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
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