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Loyola Catholic School

Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12

Mankato, MN

145 Good Counsel Dr, Mankato, MN 56001

Overall grade: B+

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

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

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Mankato
  • 85% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Serving families in Mankato since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

Loyola Catholic School is an independent Catholic school in Mankato, Minnesota, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 513 students and around 11 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Winona. The school reports that about 85% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 168 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–12
Students
513
Teachers
46.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11
Boys and girls
Coed · 244 girls, 269 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
168 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 85% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 61% of Catholic schools in Minnesota.
    • Compared with 18 Catholic schools in Minnesota.

    Students by survey year

    568’11–12591’13–14575’15–16391’17–18412’19–20462’21–22513’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K86
    K63
    149
    249
    333
    445
    547
    636
    736
    839
    928
    1030
    1132
    1226

    Student body

    White86%
    Two or more races5%
    Asian4%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Black2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%

    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 Loyola 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 Loyola Catholic School

    What grades does Loyola Catholic School serve?

    Loyola Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Loyola Catholic School?

    About 513 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Loyola 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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