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Highland Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Saint Paul, MN

2017 Bohland Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55116

Overall grade: B-

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

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

What stands out

  • Serving families in Saint Paul since at least 2011

Highland Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 392 students and around 17 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 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
392
Teachers
23.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
16.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 140 girls, 252 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 93% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
    • Compared with 128 Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.

    Students by survey year

    360’11–12431’13–14427’15–16418’17–18410’19–20410’21–22392’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K54
    K36
    136
    248
    336
    452
    546
    645
    738
    855

    Student body

    White84%
    Black7%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Asian3%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    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 Highland Catholic School whether it takes part.

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    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?

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    Questions about Highland Catholic School

    What grades does Highland Catholic School serve?

    Highland Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Highland Catholic School?

    About 392 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Highland 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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