St. Mary's School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Bird Island, MN
140 S 10th St, Bird Island, MN 55310
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 88% of Catholic schools in Minnesota
St. Mary's School is an independent Catholic school in Bird Island, Minnesota, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 121 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 88% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota. The school is part of the Diocese of New Ulm. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 166 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–8
- Students
- 121
- Teachers
- 15.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 62 girls, 59 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of New Ulm
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 166 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 88% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 55% 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's 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's School
What grades does St. Mary's School serve?
St. Mary's School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Mary's School?
About 121 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mary's 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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