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St. Michael's School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6

Mahnomen, MN

501 1st St SW, Mahnomen, MN 56557

Overall grade: A

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

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

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

In Mahnomen, Minnesota, St. Michael's School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 33 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 94% 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 Crookston. 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
33
Teachers
5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 18 girls, 15 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
170 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 97% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
    • Compared with 128 Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.

    Students by survey year

    56’11–1243’13–1442’15–1641’17–1841’19–2044’21–2233’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K6
    K3
    11
    28
    35
    46
    54
    66

    Student body

    White73%
    American Indian or Alaska Native24%
    Hispanic or Latino3%

    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. Michael's 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. Michael's School

    What grades does St. Michael's School serve?

    St. Michael's School serves grades Pre-K–6.

    How many students attend St. Michael's School?

    About 33 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Michael'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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