St. Marys School
Diocesan school · Grades K–6
Alexandria, MN
421 Hawthorne St, Alexandria, MN 56308
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Alexandria
- Growing: enrollment up 35% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Alexandria since at least 2011
St. Marys School is a Catholic diocesan school in Alexandria, Minnesota, for students from kindergarten through 6th grade. It has about 268 students and around 16 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 35% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of St. Cloud. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 171 days a year. Minnesota has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–6
- Students
- 268
- Teachers
- 16.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 16.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 132 girls, 136 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of St. Cloud
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 171 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 80% 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. Marys 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. Marys School
What grades does St. Marys School serve?
St. Marys School serves grades K–6.
How many students attend St. Marys School?
About 268 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Marys 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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