Pacelli is a private Catholic school that offers a Pre-K through 12th-grade Catholic education to those living in and around Austin, Minnesota. Pacelli believes in the dignity and potential of every student and because of that we offer affordable tuition, including scholarship opportunities, to students of all denominations and educates them in the Catholic tradition providing a lifelong foundation grounded in Christ's love, faith in God, service to the community, and academic achievement that inspires us to "Be More.".
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Top Ranked MN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,000
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Pacelli Catholic Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
364 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Jumpers, Skirts, Kahaki and Blue Pants, Collared shirts.
Jumpers, Skirts, Kahaki and Blue Pants, Collared shirts.
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Preschool:
Shamrocks $3,800/year
Montessori $4,500/year
K-Prep $3,800/year
Kindergarten- 1st Grade $3,900/year
2nd - 5th Grade $4,400/year
6th - 8th Grade $4,900/year
9th - 12th Grade $5,925/year
Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Andrea Severtson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
16 sports
School Notes
PACELLI'S THREE PILLARS OF EXCELLENCE
FAITH
We want to create loving and caring servants of Christ in all of our students by showing them how they can help each other, those in their community, and those in the world.
FAITH
- Weekly all-school Mass celebrations.
- Yearlong Sacramental preparations.
- Helping each student find the gifts God has given to them to share with others.
- Faith integrated into each subject along with daily religion classes.
- Yearlong Confirmation preparation.
- Focusing ongrowing our relationship with God and understanding the many ways he shows love for us.
- School-wide opportunities for Stations of the Cross, Reconciliation, and EucharistAdoration.
- Focus on discovering God's purpose for us and becoming life-long stewards of God's love.
- Small class sizes and flexible grouping to teach meet students where they're at.
- 1:1 ChromebookLaptops for 4-12 and Chromebook Tablets for K-3.
- Caring, dedicated, and qualified teachers who teach students with an individualized approach.
- Great parent to teacher communication so you're always up to date on your student's progress and needs.
- Enrichment Programsto challenge and grow students outside of the classroom.
- Teaching to the Minnesota State standards so your students are prepared for standardized tests and college entrance exams.
- SmartBoard technology in every classroom.
- Modified block scheduling allowing for a greater number of high level and extension credits earned.
- Rigorous Honors, A.P., and PSEO opportunities.
We want to create loving and caring servants of Christ in all of our students by showing them how they can help each other, those in their community, and those in the world.
- Visits to and singing at community nursing homes.
- Collecting money, food, and other materials for charitable organizations & those in need.
- Making cards for soldiers overseas.
- Packing thousands of meals for families for part of Feed My Starving Children.
- Volunteering to read each week to elementary students.
- Making Christmas baskets for the Adopt-a-Family Program
- Regular fundraising events school-wide supporting various community and worldwide needs.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pacelli Catholic Schools cost?
Pacelli Catholic Schools's tuition is approximately $4,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Pacelli Catholic Schools?
The acceptance rate of Pacelli Catholic Schools is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 91%.
What sports does Pacelli Catholic Schools offer?
Pacelli Catholic Schools offers 16 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Pacelli Catholic Schools is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for most sports offered.
What is Pacelli Catholic Schools's ranking?
Pacelli Catholic Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Pacelli Catholic Schools?
The application deadline for Pacelli Catholic Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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