St. Bernard's School in Thief River Falls, MN, enrolls 104 udents from pre–kindergarten through fifth grade in a Catholic, co–educational town setting.
The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 12:1 with an average class size of 17, supported by 9 teachers.
Approximately 11% of the udent body represents diverse racial backgrounds.
Bernard's is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and follows a casual dress code.
As a Catholic elementary school in Thief River Falls,. Bernard's offers faith–based regular elementary programs for local families.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
104 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
17 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Sr. Kathy Kuchar, OSB
School Notes
- School Motto: A School Growing in Faith and Knowledge
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Bernard's School?
The application deadline for St. Bernard's School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to St. Bernard's School is St. John Lutheran School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Thief River Adventist Christian School (1.0 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Thief River Adventist Christian School
Alternative School (Seventh Day Adventist)
1004 Tindolph Ave S
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 683-1000
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 683-1000
1 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 5 students
15671 158th St NE
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7753
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7753
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cathedral Continuation School
(Catholic)
702 Summit Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-1855
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-1855
30.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students Tuition listed
217 S. Broadway
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5191
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5191
30.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 64 students Tuition listed
Heritage Christian School
(Christian)
116 Harding St. S
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2144
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2144
35.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
15671 158th St NE
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7753
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7753
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Heritage Christian School
(Christian)
116 Harding St. S
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2144
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2144
35.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Tuition listed
610 2nd Ave NE
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1770
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1770
40.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 241 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Heart School ![Sacred Heart School Photo - Sacred Heart School students and faculty]( "Sacred Heart School Photo - Sacred Heart School students and faculty")
(Catholic)
200 3rd Street NW
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0230
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0230
41 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 514 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
F.h.l. Academy
(Christian)
18633 350 Ave
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-2048
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-2048
55.5 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 85 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Thief River Adventist Christian School
Alternative School (Seventh Day Adventist)
1004 Tindolph Ave S
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 683-1000
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 683-1000
1 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 5 students
15671 158th St NE
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7753
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7753
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cathedral Continuation School
(Catholic)
702 Summit Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-1855
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-1855
30.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students Tuition listed
217 S. Broadway
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5191
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5191
30.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 64 students Tuition listed
Heritage Christian School
(Christian)
116 Harding St. S
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2144
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2144
35.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
15671 158th St NE
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7753
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7753
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cathedral Continuation School
(Catholic)
702 Summit Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-1855
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-1855
30.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students Tuition listed
217 S. Broadway
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5191
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5191
30.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 64 students Tuition listed
Heritage Christian School
(Christian)
116 Harding St. S
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2144
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2144
35.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Tuition listed
610 2nd Ave NE
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1770
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1770
40.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 241 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lincoln Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Knight Ave S
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7432
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7432
- miles
Gr: 9-12 | 521 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Northwest Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
230 Labree Ave S
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7051
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7051
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Summer Nw Area Learning Center
Alternative School
230 Labree Ave So
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-8711
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-8711
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Spruce Ave S
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-8813
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-8813
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 454 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Challenger Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 County Road 61
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-2345
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-2345
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 727 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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