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Shakopee Area Catholic School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Shakopee, MN

2700 17th Ave E, Shakopee, MN 55379

Overall grade: B+

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

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

What stands out

  • Serving families in Shakopee since at least 2011

In Shakopee, Minnesota, Shakopee Area Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 491 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis. The school day runs about 7 hours, 170 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
491
Teachers
40 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 206 girls, 285 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
170 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 96% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
    • Compared with 128 Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.

    Students by survey year

    760’11–12729’13–14650’15–16650’17–18508’21–22491’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K91
    K46
    167
    255
    346
    453
    557
    655
    748
    864

    Student body

    White74%
    Black9%
    Hispanic or Latino8%
    Two or more races5%
    Asian4%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Help paying tuition in Minnesota

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Shakopee Area 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 Shakopee Area Catholic School

    What grades does Shakopee Area Catholic School serve?

    Shakopee Area Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Shakopee Area Catholic School?

    About 491 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Shakopee Area 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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