About the School
- St. Columba School in Saint Paul, MN, serves 142 co–ed udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a central city setting.
- The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 14:1 with 10 faculty members supporting academic and religious education.
- As a Catholic–affiliated school,.
- Columba is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and other religious school organizations.
- Approximately 19% of the udent body represents diverse racial backgrounds, reflecting the community's demographic composition.
- Tuition and specific fees are not lied; however, St. Columba's grade span and location provide options for families considering Catholic elementary and middle schools in Saint Paul.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
142 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 24%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Columba School?
The application deadline for St. Columba School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Columba School is Mount Zion Temple (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Friends School Of Minnesota (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Children's Center Montessori Inc. (0.5 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Alternative School (Friends)
1365 Englewood Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 621-8933
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 18 students
Montessori School
1536 Minnehaha Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-6053
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
1060 Central Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 621-2273
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 165 students
Daycare / Preschool
1533 Dayton Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 202-3144
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
1550 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 690-5327
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 229 students
Jewish
1300 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-3881
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 769 students
Catholic
530 Lafond Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 925-8700
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 918 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
1150 Goodrich Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-2451
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Christian
355 Marshall Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 265-3419
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,220 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 25
Catholic
550 Albert St S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 690-2443
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Alternative School (Friends)
1365 Englewood Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 621-8933
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
1060 Central Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 621-2273
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 229 students
Jewish
1300 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-3881
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1065 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 224-4836
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1983 Dayton Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 644-3380
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 18 students
Montessori School
1536 Minnehaha Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-6053
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
1060 Central Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 621-2273
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 165 students
Daycare / Preschool
1533 Dayton Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 202-3144
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
1550 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 690-5327
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 229 students
Jewish
1300 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-3881
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Delta Academy Elementary School
Charter School
1330 Blair Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 208-7922
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 208-7922
- miles
Sejong Academy Lower School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2410 Stillwater Rd E
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 301-8722
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 301-8722
- miles
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Sejong Academy Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2410 Stillwater Rd E
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 301-8722
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 301-8722
- miles
Gr: 6-12 | 136 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Steam Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4100 66th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 236-8280
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 236-8280
- miles
Gr: K-6 | 77 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Leap High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
740 York Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 228-7706
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 228-7706
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
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