St. Mary Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6
Melrose, MN
320 5th Ave SE, Melrose, MN 56352
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Melrose since at least 2011
St. Mary Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Melrose, Minnesota, for students from pre-K through 6th grade. It has about 141 students and around 20 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 11% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of St. Cloud. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 172 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
- 141
- Teachers
- 7 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 20.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 89 girls, 52 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of St. Cloud
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 172 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 51% 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
Help paying tuition in Minnesota
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Mary Catholic 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. Mary Catholic School
What grades does St. Mary Catholic School serve?
St. Mary Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend St. Mary Catholic School?
About 141 students, with 20 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mary 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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