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Holy Rosary

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Detroit Lakes, MN

1043 Lake Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

Overall grade: B+

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

  • AClass size
  • BYears serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 66% of Catholic schools in Minnesota

In Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, Holy Rosary is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 134 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 66% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota. Enrollment is up about 11% since 2019–20. The school is part of the Diocese of Crookston. The school day runs about 8 hours, 166 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
134
Teachers
12.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 65 girls, 69 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 8 hours
School year
166 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 66% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota (11 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 52% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
    • Compared with 128 Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.

    Students by survey year

    121’19–20128’21–22134’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K17
    K18
    119
    217
    311
    48
    517
    620
    713
    811

    Student body

    White90%
    American Indian or Alaska Native6%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Two or more races1%

    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 Holy Rosary 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?

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    Questions about Holy Rosary

    What grades does Holy Rosary serve?

    Holy Rosary serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Holy Rosary?

    About 134 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Holy Rosary?

    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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