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Pacelli Catholic Schools

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12

Austin, MN

311 4th St NW, Austin, MN 55912

Overall grade: B-

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

  • BClass size
  • BCollege-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

Pacelli Catholic Schools is a Catholic diocesan school in Austin, Minnesota, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 251 students and around 12 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 11% since 2013–14. The school is part of the Diocese of Winona. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 183 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
251
Teachers
21.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 129 girls, 122 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
183 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 33% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 72% of Catholic schools in Minnesota.
    • Compared with 18 Catholic schools in Minnesota.

    Students by survey year

    227’13–14287’15–16249’17–18246’21–22251’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K42
    K20
    120
    225
    324
    417
    518
    621
    725
    825
    921
    1013
    1111
    1211

    Student body

    White67%
    Asian16%
    Black9%
    Hispanic or Latino5%
    American Indian or Alaska Native2%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%
    Two or more races0%

    Help paying tuition in Minnesota

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Pacelli Catholic Schools 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 Pacelli Catholic Schools

    What grades does Pacelli Catholic Schools serve?

    Pacelli Catholic Schools serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Pacelli Catholic Schools?

    About 251 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Pacelli Catholic Schools?

    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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