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St. Catherine Elementary School

Diocesan school · Grades K–6

Valley City, ND

540 3rd Ave NE, Valley City, ND 58072

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 78% of Catholic schools in North Dakota
  • Serving families in Valley City since at least 2011

In Valley City, North Dakota, St. Catherine Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from kindergarten through 6th grade. About 54 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 78% of Catholic elementary schools in North Dakota. The school is part of the Diocese of Fargo. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 172 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–6
Students
54
Teachers
6.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 29 girls, 25 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
172 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 78% of Catholic elementary schools in North Dakota (9 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 89% of Catholic elementary schools in North Dakota.
    • Compared with 18 Catholic elementary schools in North Dakota.

    Students by survey year

    58’11–1252’13–1440’17–1846’19–2048’21–2254’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded7
    K7
    15
    28
    39
    43
    510
    65

    Student body

    White94%
    Black6%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    Questions about St. Catherine Elementary School

    What grades does St. Catherine Elementary School serve?

    St. Catherine Elementary School serves grades K–6.

    How many students attend St. Catherine Elementary School?

    About 54 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Catherine Elementary School?

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