St. John Vianney Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 1–8
Long Prairie, MN
18910 Ellipse Loop, Long Prairie, MN 56347
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 98% of Catholic schools in Minnesota
St. John Vianney Academy is an independent Catholic school in Long Prairie, Minnesota, for students from 1st grade through 8th grade. It has about 32 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 98% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota. The school is part of the Diocese of St. Cloud. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 169 days a year. Minnesota has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 1–8
- Students
- 32
- Teachers
- 7 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 14 girls, 18 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of St. Cloud
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 169 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 98% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 98% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
- Compared with 128 Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Minnesota
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. John Vianney Academy whether it takes part.
- K-12 Education Subtraction (private school tuition) · Tax credit or deduction
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?
Questions about St. John Vianney Academy
What grades does St. John Vianney Academy serve?
St. John Vianney Academy serves grades 1–8.
How many students attend St. John Vianney Academy?
About 32 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. John Vianney Academy?
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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