Divine Mercy Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–5
Faribault, MN
15 3rd Ave SW, Faribault, MN 55021
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Faribault
- Serving families in Faribault since at least 2011
In Faribault, Minnesota, Divine Mercy Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 211 students attend, with roughly 12 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–5
- Students
- 211
- Teachers
- 17.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 111 girls, 100 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 171 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 73% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
- Compared with 128 Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
Help paying tuition in Minnesota
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Divine Mercy Catholic School whether it takes part.
- K-12 Education Subtraction (private school tuition) · Tax credit or deduction
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?
Questions about Divine Mercy Catholic School
What grades does Divine Mercy Catholic School serve?
Divine Mercy Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend Divine Mercy Catholic School?
About 211 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Divine Mercy Catholic School?
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.
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