St. Croix Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 324 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,895
Acceptance rate: 99%
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: Mar. 25 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other Montessori association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Croix Catholic School
Pre-K	43
Kind	42
1	37
2	35
3	28
4	29
5	36
6	15
7	27
8	32

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

We support many learning styles through collaboration with District 834 as well as our own Special Services Coordinator.

Year Founded

1856

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

324 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 23%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

Average Class Size

25 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Mar. 25 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,895

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Tuition Notes

Tuition assistance offered

Acceptance Rate

99%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Christy Eberhardt

Admissions Associate

Christy Eberhardt

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

BandFirst Lego League

OrchestraYearbook

School Notes

At St. Croix Catholic, when we open the door to welcome a new student, we see a beautiful, unique life that has been Created for Greatness. We believe that God has a specific purpose for this person and it`s our mission, in partnership with parents, to develop this child into the virtuous, faith-filled leader God intended. St. Croix Catholic offers a strong liberal arts education, coupled with opportunities to develop 21st century skills.
This beautiful balance prompts students to focus on challenges relevant to the human race, and to be the compassionate, confident, Christ-centered leaders our world so badly needs. Located in historic Stillwater, St. Croix Catholic School educates children from preK through grade 8, and attracts families throughout the St. Croix Valley, from the east metro, and into western WI. To schedule a personalized tour, please call Diane Polley at 651.439.5581.

Dear Friends,
Welcome to Saint Croix Catholic School!
Since 1856, thousands of young people from Stillwater and beyond have been educated in a tradition of academic excellence within a vibrant Catholic community. As a school staffed by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, the Benedictine nuns from St. Joseph, MN, and recently staffed since 2002 by the Nashville Dominicans, we have the privilege of nurturing the complementary charisms of two great saints, St. Benedict and St. Dominic. The result is a balanced and dynamic environment where faith and culture meet.
Our strong academic program happens within a rich community life anchored in the person of Jesus Christ. Religion is not simply a class that fits in a specific time frame; rather, it is the reason we exist and the catalyst for everything we do.
Yet what is the "difference" that draws young families to entrust their children to our care Our graduates demonstrate a proven track record of success in high school, college and in future careers. They are confident, poised young men and women who can hold their own in any situation. The difference is not the product, but the preparation. The difference is the Catholic difference- an strong integration of faith and reason, respecting the needs of each child at each stage of development in their young lives.
At Saint Croix Catholic, our mission is threefold: to inform by sharing knowledge with students across the disciplines, to form character by helping each student grow to Christian maturity, and to transform the world by calling every student to holiness and equipping him/her with the tools to put faith into action. A Saint Croix Catholic student graduates with an education in which he/she can give to our often fragmented culture a great gift, that of an integral education of the human person where Christ is the foundation and the model.
We are grateful for this gift of Saint Croix Catholic School that has been nourished by the generations of teachers, students, and parents who have gone before us. At the foot of the Holy Cross, for which our school takes its name, we pray that we, like our students, "may always be ready to give a reason for our hope" (1 Pt 3:15) before the world.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Croix Catholic School cost?

St. Croix Catholic School's tuition is approximately $4,895 for private students.

What schools are St. Croix Catholic School often compared to?

St. Croix Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Jude Of The Lake Catholic School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Croix Catholic School?

The acceptance rate of St. Croix Catholic School is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.

What sports does St. Croix Catholic School offer?

St. Croix Catholic School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Volleyball.

What is St. Croix Catholic School's ranking?

St. Croix Catholic 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. Croix Catholic School?

The application deadline for St. Croix Catholic School is Mar. 25 / rolling (applications are due on Mar. 25 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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