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St. Andrew Catholic School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6

Elk River, MN

428 Irving Ave NW, Elk River, MN 55330

Overall grade: B-

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  • BClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Elk River
  • Serving families in Elk River since at least 2011

In Elk River, Minnesota, St. Andrew Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 158 students attend, with roughly 16 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of St. Cloud. The school day runs about 6.5 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–6
Students
158
Teachers
10 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
15.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 75 girls, 83 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
170 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 56% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
    • Compared with 128 Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.

    Students by survey year

    191’11–12168’13–14144’15–16125’17–18116’19–20137’21–22158’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K22
    K22
    126
    225
    327
    422
    526
    610

    Student body

    White91%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Two or more races4%
    Black2%

    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 St. Andrew Catholic School whether it takes part.

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    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
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    • 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?
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    Questions about St. Andrew Catholic School

    What grades does St. Andrew Catholic School serve?

    St. Andrew Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–6.

    How many students attend St. Andrew Catholic School?

    About 158 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Andrew 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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