St. Agnes School

St. Agnes School in Saint Paul, MN, serves co–ed udents from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a Catholic, city–based setting.
With an enrollment of 769 udents and 48 teachers, the school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 16:1.
Founded in 1888,. Agnes School is among the olde private schools in Minnesota.
Approximately 30% of the udent body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Agnes School offers a comprehensive PK–12 Catholic education within the large urban community of Saint Paul.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked MN School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 769 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Agnes School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1888
Colors
White, Red
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
769 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
22 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Aggie Bull
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is St. Agnes School's ranking?
St. Agnes School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Agnes School?
The application deadline for St. Agnes School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked MN School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 769 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Saint Paul, MN is $13,046 for elementary schools and $23,811 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Saint Paul, MN is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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