St. Columba School in Saint Paul, MN, serves 142 co–ed udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a central city setting.
The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 14:1 with 10 faculty members supporting academic and religious education.
As a Catholic–affiliated school,. Columba is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and other religious school organizations.
Approximately 19% of the udent body represents diverse racial backgrounds, reflecting the community's demographic composition.
Tuition and specific fees are not lied; however, St. Columba's grade span and location provide options for families considering Catholic elementary and middle schools in Saint Paul.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
142 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Columba School?
The application deadline for St. Columba School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Columba School is Mount Zion Temple (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Friends School Of Minnesota (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Children's Center Montessori Inc. (0.5 miles away)
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Quick Facts
1365 Englewood Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 621-8933
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 621-8933
0.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 146 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Children's Center Montessori Inc.
Montessori School
1536 Minnehaha Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-6053
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-6053
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 18 students Tuition listed
Saint Peter Claver Catholic School ![Saint Peter Claver Catholic School Photo]( "Saint Peter Claver Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1060 Central Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 621-2273
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 621-2273
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Primrose School Of St. Paul At Merriam Park
Daycare / Preschool
1533 Dayton Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 202-3144
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 202-3144
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 165 students
1550 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 690-5327
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 690-5327
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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