St. Mary's School

St. Mary's School in Bird Island serves the area students in kindergarten through eighth grade by providing a Christ-centered Catholic education where academic excellence, self-worth and faith development go hand in hand in a safe environment.
St. Mary's Catholic School has a strong commitment and responsibility to be a caring, sharing and witnessing community of faith guided by the Gospel message, rooted in Catholic tradition.
We create an accepting environment in which students are challenged academically and spiritually to develop their talents to their fullest potential.
We strive to teach the value of community service as well as to raise an awareness of peace and justice issues in our world today.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 153 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
153 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
St. Mary's School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • St. Mary's School in Bird Island serves the area students in kindergarten through eighth grade by providing a Christ-centered Catholic education where academic excellence, self-worth and faith development go hand in hand in a safe environment. St. Mary's Catholic School has a strong commitment and responsibility to be a caring, sharing and witnessing community of faith guided by the Gospel message, rooted in Catholic tradition. We create an accepting environment in which students are challenged academically and spiritually to develop their talents to their fullest potential. We strive to teach the value of community service as well as to raise an awareness of peace and justice issues in our world today.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for St. Mary's School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 153 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Minnesota is $7,622 for elementary schools and $13,918 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Minnesota is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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