La Academia

1800 N Chestnut St
Chaska, MN 55318
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 443 students in grades Kindergarten-5, La Academia ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 50% in MN
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

La Academia's student population of 443 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
443 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
2024
School Calendar

School Rankings

La Academia ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Academia is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#553 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
48%
46%
55-59%
51%
40-49%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
37%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
58%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
(22-23)
19.4%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is La Academia's ranking?
La Academia is ranked #553 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are La Academia often compared to?
La Academiais often viewed alongside schools like World Learner Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend La Academia?
443 students attend La Academia.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of La Academia students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of La Academia?
La Academia has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does La Academia offer ?
La Academia offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is La Academia part of?

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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