Shattuck-St. Mary's School (Top Ranked Private School for 2024)

1000 Shumway Avenue
Faribault, MN 55021

Shattuck-St. Mary's School Photo #1 - The Whitney Arch welcomes visitors to the upper school campus

Shattuck-St. Mary's School Photo #2 - Fayfield Hall

Shattuck-St. Mary's School Photo #3 - An aerial view of our upper school campus

Shattuck-St. Mary's School Photo #4 - St. Mary''''s Hall serves as the academic building for our 6th-9th graders as well as a girls dormitory.

Shattuck-St. Mary's School Photo #5 - The Kramer House Health Center provides comprehensive services to meet the physical and mental health needs of our students.

Shattuck-St. Mary's School Photo #6 - The Inn at Shattuck-St. Mary`s School is a hotel and retreat center located on the upper school campus. The Inn features 12 unique king and double rooms along with flexible event space on the main floor that features a large conference room with adjustable partitions, a catering kitchen, bar and lounge area that can be used for meetings and events.

Shattuck-St. Mary's School Photo #7 - Weekly chapel service, held in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, is an opportunity to bring students and faculty together to worship and reflect as a community

Shattuck-St. Mary's School Photo #8 - The upper school servery offers a wide variety of cuisine

Shattuck-St. Mary's School Photo #9 - The Hub is a dynamic space for connection, communication and collaboration.

Shattuck-St. Mary's School Photo #10 - An aerial view of our sports complex and Dane Family Fieldhouse

Shattuck-St. Mary's School (SSM) is a co-educational college preparatory boarding and day school for students in grades 6 through 12 and post-graduate students.

Founded in 1858, SSM is one of the oldest college preparatory schools in the Midwest.SSM is located in Faribault, Minnesota 45 minutes south of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul and the MSP International Airport. Our 250-acre (101 hectare) campus serves students from across the United States and around the world.

In addition to a solid foundation of challenging academics, we offer opportunities for students to discover new passions and talents through our ScholarShift program.

Interested in learning more? Visit our website to submit an inquiry and hear from our admissions team!

Quick Stats (2024)

Top Ranked MN School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 408 students
Yearly Tuition: $55,000
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Shattuck-St. Mary's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)

Religious Affiliation

Episcopal

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild to moderate learning disabilities and/or ADHD and average to above average cognitive abilities

Year Founded

1858

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

408 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

29%

State avg.: 23%

Students by Grade

Shattuck-St. Mary's School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

55 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 13:1

Average Class Size

12 students

Number of AP Courses

17 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, French Language, Latin: Vergil, Microeconomics, Physics C, Psychology, Spanish Language, Statistics, Studio Art, United States Government and Politics

Classroom Dress Code

Casual
SSM polo and khaki pants

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$55,000

View national tuition avg.

Tuition Notes

Domestic Day Tuition: $36,750 Domestic Boarding Tuition: $55,000 International Boarding Tuition: $57,500

Admissions Director

Andrew Garlinski

Sports

Total Sports Offered

14 sports

Sports

Badminton, Basketball, Dance, Drill Team, Figure Skating, Golf, Ice Hockey, Indoor Soccer, Intramural Sports Only, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

17 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:
Arch Dance Company, EDPA (Empowering Differences Promoting Awareness), Gold Key Club, Mathletes, Mock Trial, Players Theatre Troupe, Quiz Bowl, Student Government, The Spectator (student newspaper), Wooden Soldiers, Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:
Chamber Orchestra, Middle & Upper School Choirs, Theater Arts, Visual Arts (painting, drawing, ceramics, photography), weCreate (makerspace with various studios), Wind Ensemble

School Notes

For students interested in one of our Centers of Excellence, please explore our website and submit a Center-specific inquiry at https://www.s-sm.org/admissions/how-to-apply/.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Shattuck-St. Mary's School cost?

Shattuck-St. Mary's School's tuition is approximately $55,000 for private students.

What sports does Shattuck-St. Mary's School offer?

Shattuck-St. Mary's School offers 14 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Basketball, Dance, Drill Team, Figure Skating, Golf, Ice Hockey, Indoor Soccer, Intramural Sports Only, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball. Shattuck-St. Mary's School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for most sports offered.

What is Shattuck-St. Mary's School's ranking?

Shattuck-St. Mary's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Shattuck-St. Mary's School?

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

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