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St. Mary of Mt. Carmel School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6

Long Prairie, MN

425 Central Ave, Long Prairie, MN 56347

Overall grade: B+

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

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

What stands out

  • One of 2 Catholic schools in Long Prairie

In Long Prairie, Minnesota, St. Mary of Mt. Carmel School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 90 students attend, with roughly 12 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–6
Students
90
Teachers
7.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 47 girls, 43 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 68% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
    • Compared with 128 Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.

    Students by survey year

    118’17–18107’19–2095’21–2290’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K16
    K15
    18
    26
    313
    414
    515
    619

    Student body

    White79%
    Hispanic or Latino20%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    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 of Mt. Carmel 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 of Mt. Carmel School

    What grades does St. Mary of Mt. Carmel School serve?

    St. Mary of Mt. Carmel School serves grades Pre-K–6.

    How many students attend St. Mary of Mt. Carmel School?

    About 90 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel 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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