Nativity of Mary School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Bloomington, MN
9901 E Bloomington Fwy, Bloomington, MN 55420
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Bloomington
- Serving families in Bloomington since at least 2011
In Bloomington, Minnesota, Nativity of Mary School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 291 students attend, with roughly 14 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 6.5 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
- 291
- Teachers
- 21.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 144 girls, 147 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 171 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 84% 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 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 Nativity of Mary 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 Nativity of Mary School
What grades does Nativity of Mary School serve?
Nativity of Mary School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Nativity of Mary School?
About 291 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Nativity of Mary 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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