The Way of the Shepherd Catholic Montessori
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Blaine, MN
13200 Central Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55434
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 69% of Catholic schools in Minnesota
- Growing: enrollment up 61% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Blaine since at least 2011
In Blaine, Minnesota, The Way of the Shepherd Catholic Montessori is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 71 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 69% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota. Enrollment is up about 61% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis. 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–8
- Students
- 71
- Teachers
- 6.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 32 girls, 39 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 170 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 69% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota (10 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 84% 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
- American Montessori Society
- Association Montessori Internationale
- 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 The Way of the Shepherd Catholic Montessori 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 The Way of the Shepherd Catholic Montessori
What grades does The Way of the Shepherd Catholic Montessori serve?
The Way of the Shepherd Catholic Montessori serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend The Way of the Shepherd Catholic Montessori?
About 71 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Way of the Shepherd Catholic Montessori?
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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