St. Dominic Elementary School in Northfield, MN, serves 118 udents from preschool through eighth grade in a town setting with a Catholic religious affiliation.
Founded in 1927, the co–ed school is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools and the National Catholic Educational Association.
The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 9:1 with 13 teachers on staff, supporting a total K–12 enrollment of 91 students.
Annual tuition is $5,900, contributing to affordability for families seeking a Catholic elementary and middle school education in Northfield.
Approximately 7.7% of the udent body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within this town–based private school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,900
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1927
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
118 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Dominic Elementary School cost?
St. Dominic Elementary School's tuition is approximately $5,900 for private students.
When is the application deadline for St. Dominic Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Dominic Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Dominic Elementary School is Glory Academy (10.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Prairie Creek Community (6.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Northfield Montessori (0.8 miles away)
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Northfield Montessori
Montessori School
340 Montessori Ct
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-1279
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-1279
0.8 miles
Gr: K | 7 students
Prairie Creek Community
Alternative School
27695 Denmark Avenue
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-9640
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-9640
6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Avg. class size: 20 students
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Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 985-3659
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 985-3659
10.1 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 38 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Webster, MN 55088
(952) 652-6100
Webster, MN 55088
(952) 652-6100
11.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 219 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Knutsen KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
4640 Knutsen Dr
Farmington, MN 55024
(833) 905-3276
Farmington, MN 55024
(833) 905-3276
12.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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