ChooseAPrivateSchool.com Español

Carondelet Catholic

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Minneapolis, MN

3210 W 51st St, Minneapolis, MN 55410

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Minneapolis since at least 2011

In Minneapolis, Minnesota, Carondelet Catholic is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 387 students attend, with roughly 16 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis. The school day runs about 7 hours, 171 days a year. Minnesota has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
387
Teachers
24.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
15.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 170 girls, 217 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
171 days
Library
Yes

Reviews

Be the first to share what you love about Carondelet Catholic.

    How it compares

    • Larger than 91% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
    • Compared with 128 Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.

    Students by survey year

    413’11–12441’13–14444’15–16427’17–18333’19–20354’21–22387’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K28
    K26
    143
    229
    344
    445
    566
    644
    753
    837

    Student body

    White85%
    Two or more races7%
    Hispanic or Latino5%
    Black1%
    Asian1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Minnesota

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Carondelet Catholic whether it takes part.

    More about Minnesota's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

    More questions to ask →

    Questions about Carondelet Catholic

    What grades does Carondelet Catholic serve?

    Carondelet Catholic serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Carondelet Catholic?

    About 387 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Carondelet Catholic?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Minnesota has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

    Official record · Updated October 2026 · Official search · Something wrong? Tell us

    Other private schools nearby

    Southwest Montessori School

    Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K

    Smaller classes than 61% of preschools in Minnesota

    Minneapolis, MN0.2 mi

    A-Overall grade2 students2 students per teacher

    Carondelet Catholic School

    Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

    One of 9 Catholic schools in Minneapolis

    Minneapolis, MN0.9 mi

    B-Overall grade384 students13 students per teacher

    Golden Years

    Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K

    One of the 3 largest preschools in Minnesota

    Edina, MN1.2 mi

    AOverall grade19 students2 students per teacher

    Avail Academy - Edina

    Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8

    The only Christian school in Edina

    Edina, MN1.4 mi

    B-Overall grade195 students17 students per teacher