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St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5

International Falls, MN

810 5th St, International Falls, MN 56649

Overall grade: A

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

  • A+Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 98% of Catholic schools in Minnesota

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in International Falls, Minnesota, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 26 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 98% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota. Its enrollment has held steady since 2013–14. The school is part of the Diocese of Duluth. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 165 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–5
Students
26
Teachers
4.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 16 girls, 10 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 8 hours
School year
165 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 98% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 99% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
    • Compared with 128 Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.

    Students by survey year

    26’13–1431’15–1625’17–1837’19–2035’21–2226’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K8
    K4
    16
    24
    36
    44
    52

    Student body

    White88%
    Asian12%

    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. Thomas Aquinas Catholic 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. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School

    What grades does St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School serve?

    St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–5.

    How many students attend St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School?

    About 26 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic 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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