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St. Maximilian Kolbe

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Delano, MN

235 Second St S, Delano, MN 55328

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 94% of Catholic schools in Minnesota
  • Serving families in Delano since at least 2011

In Delano, Minnesota, St. Maximilian Kolbe is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 76 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 94% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 174 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
76
Teachers
11.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 42 girls, 34 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
174 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 94% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota (7 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 81% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
    • Compared with 128 Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.

    Students by survey year

    82’11–1264’13–1465’15–1666’17–1875’19–20104’21–2276’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K20
    K12
    19
    213
    315
    42
    58
    67
    75
    85

    Student body

    White97%
    Hispanic or Latino1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association
    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in Minnesota

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Maximilian Kolbe whether it takes part.

    More about Minnesota's programs →

    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. Maximilian Kolbe

    What grades does St. Maximilian Kolbe serve?

    St. Maximilian Kolbe serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Maximilian Kolbe?

    About 76 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Maximilian Kolbe?

    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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