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St. Mary Help of Christians School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–5

Saint Augusta, MN

24560 County Road 7, Saint Augusta, MN 56301

Overall grade: A

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

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

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 91% of Catholic schools in Minnesota
  • Serving families in Saint Augusta since at least 2011

In Saint Augusta, Minnesota, St. Mary Help of Christians School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 81 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 91% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of St. Cloud. The school day runs about 7 hours, 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–5
Students
81
Teachers
11.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7
Boys and girls
Coed · 45 girls, 36 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
172 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 91% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota (7 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 76% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
    • Compared with 128 Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.

    Students by survey year

    115’11–12126’13–14107’15–16107’17–18113’19–20118’21–2281’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K9
    K14
    19
    211
    317
    416
    514

    Student body

    White99%
    Hispanic or Latino1%

    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. Mary Help of Christians 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. Mary Help of Christians School

    What grades does St. Mary Help of Christians School serve?

    St. Mary Help of Christians School serves grades Pre-K–5.

    How many students attend St. Mary Help of Christians School?

    About 81 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Mary Help of Christians 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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