St. Anne's School celebrates its 125th year of offering a quality Catholic based education to students in Le Sueur, MN and surrounding areas.
The river valley was first settled in 1852. Benedictine Fathers of the Catholic missions served the Catholic families occasionally.
By the early 1880s the parish had 25 families. They built their first school, which opened in September 1882 under the direction of the Sisters of Notre Dame.
St. Anne's is ready to do its part to meet the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of your children.
In today's world, children face many challenges. St. Anne's has been making a difference for 125 years by preparing children to learn skills that will assist them to be successful with academics, decision making, public speaking, faith life, and positive character building.
St. Anne's School believe that a nurturing and compassion for themselves, acknowledge the uniqueness socially and physically, celebrate and model the, Christ is our foundation.
St. Anne's Parish School, a nonpublic accredited school, believes Catholic values empower our students to live out their faith guided by the Holy Spirit.
St. Anne's community is committed to fulfilling the needs of each child by providing a safe, nurturing environment to equip students for life-long learning.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
136 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: A nurturing and academically rewarding environment for every student.
- St. Anne's School celebrates its 125th year of offering a quality Catholic based education to students in Le Sueur, MN and surrounding areas. The river valley was first settled in 1852. Benedictine Fathers of the Catholic missions served the Catholic families occasionally. By the early 1880s the parish had 25 families. They built their first school, which opened in September 1882 under the direction of the Sisters of Notre Dame. St. Anne's is ready to do its part to meet the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of your children. In today's world, children face many challenges. St. Anne's has been making a difference for 125 years by preparing children to learn skills that will assist them to be successful with academics, decision making, public speaking, faith life, and positive character building. St. Anne's School believe that a nurturing and compassion for themselves, acknowledge the uniqueness socially and physically, celebrate and model the, Christ is our foundation. St. Anne's Parish School, a nonpublic accredited school, believes Catholic values empower our students to live out their faith guided by the Holy Spirit. St. Anne's community is committed to fulfilling the needs of each child by providing a safe, nurturing environment to equip students for life-long learning.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Anne Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Anne Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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