St. John Vianney School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6
Fairmont, MN
911 S Prairie Ave, Fairmont, MN 56031
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Fairmont
- Smaller classes than 84% of Catholic schools in Minnesota
- Serving families in Fairmont since at least 2011
St. John Vianney School is a Catholic parish school in Fairmont, Minnesota, for students from pre-K through 6th grade. It has about 74 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota. The school is part of the Diocese of Winona. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 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
- 74
- Teachers
- 8.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 40 girls, 34 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Winona
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 83% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
- Compared with 128 Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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. John Vianney School 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 School
What grades does St. John Vianney School serve?
St. John Vianney School serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend St. John Vianney School?
About 74 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. John Vianney 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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