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St. Bartholomew Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6

Wayzata, MN

630 Wayzata Blvd E, Wayzata, MN 55391

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 69% of Catholic schools in Minnesota
  • Serving families in Wayzata since at least 2011

St. Bartholomew Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Wayzata, Minnesota, for students from pre-K through 6th grade. It has about 121 students and around 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 69% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis. 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–6
Students
121
Teachers
11.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 54 girls, 67 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
168 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 69% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota (10 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 55% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
    • Compared with 128 Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.

    Students by survey year

    162’11–12119’13–14108’15–1688’17–18119’19–20157’21–22121’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K32
    K15
    116
    221
    319
    426
    516
    68

    Student body

    White93%
    Hispanic or Latino5%
    Black2%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association
    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in Minnesota

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

    What grades does St. Bartholomew Catholic School serve?

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

    How many students attend St. Bartholomew Catholic School?

    About 121 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Bartholomew 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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