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St. Johns Area School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–5

Foley, MN

215 7th Ave, Foley, MN 56329

Overall grade: B

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

  • B+Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B-Diversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Foley since at least 2011

In Foley, Minnesota, St. Johns Area School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 80 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of St. Cloud. The school day runs about 7 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–5
Students
80
Teachers
6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 39 girls, 41 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
170 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 77% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
    • Compared with 128 Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.

    Students by survey year

    102’11–1299’15–1683’17–1880’19–2069’21–2280’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K19
    K14
    111
    210
    314
    411
    520

    Student body

    White100%

    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. Johns Area School whether it takes part.

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    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. Johns Area School

    What grades does St. Johns Area School serve?

    St. Johns Area School serves grades Pre-K–5.

    How many students attend St. Johns Area School?

    About 80 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Johns Area 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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