Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Mary Of Mt. Carmel School
About the School
- St. Mary Of Mt. Carmel School in Long Prairie, MN, enrolls 114 udents across pre–kindergarten to 6th grade in a Catholic, co–ed town–based elementary program.
- Founded in 1853, the school is one of the olde private schools in Minnesota, offering education grounded in its Catholic affiliation.
- The udent–teacher ratio of 13:1, supported by 9 teachers, providing classroom environments sized for personalized instruction.
- Approximately 22% of the udent body represents diverse racial backgrounds, reflecting aspects of community diversity in Long Prairie.
- Mary Of Mt. Carmel ranks among the top 20% of private schools atewide for school history based on its founding date.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Mary Of Mt. Carmel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1853
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
114 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 23%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Mary Of Mt. Carmel School's ranking?
St. Mary Of Mt. Carmel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary Of Mt. Carmel School?
The application deadline for St. Mary Of Mt. Carmel School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Mary Of Mt. Carmel School is New Testament Christian School (23.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Trinity Lutheran School (0.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 36 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
610 Second Ave Se
Long Prairie, MN 56347
(320) 732-2238
Distance: 16.3 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students
Mennonite
4593 230th St
Randall, MN 56475
(320) 594-2211
Distance: 16.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 53 students
Catholic
750 Main St N
Browerville, MN 56438
(320) 594-6114
Distance: 16.9 mi
Gr: K-6 | 265 students
Catholic
231 Sinclair Lewis Ave
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-6535
Distance: 17.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 99 students
Catholic
106 3rd Ave NE
Freeport, MN 56331
(320) 836-2591
Distance: 23.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 76 students
Christian
2505 State Highway 29 N
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4050
Distance: 35.4 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 271 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 30
Catholic
2280 Watertower Road
Collegeville, MN 56321
(320) 363-3315
Distance: 40.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 305 students
Christian
7398 Fairview Rd
Baxter, MN 56425
(218) 828-1226
Distance: 41.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6
Baptist
1425 County Road 134
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-2801
Distance: 42.4 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 12 students
Catholic
1705 County Road 137
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 251-9431
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 36 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
610 Second Ave Se
Long Prairie, MN 56347
(320) 732-2238
Distance: 16.3 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students
Mennonite
4593 230th St
Randall, MN 56475
(320) 594-2211
Distance: 16.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 53 students
Catholic
750 Main St N
Browerville, MN 56438
(320) 594-6114
Distance: 16.9 mi
Gr: K-6 | 265 students
Catholic
231 Sinclair Lewis Ave
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-6535
Distance: 17.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 99 students
Catholic
106 3rd Ave NE
Freeport, MN 56331
(320) 836-2591
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 36 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
610 Second Ave Se
Long Prairie, MN 56347
(320) 732-2238
Distance: 16.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 53 students
Catholic
750 Main St N
Browerville, MN 56438
(320) 594-6114
Distance: 17.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 99 students
Catholic
106 3rd Ave NE
Freeport, MN 56331
(320) 836-2591
Distance: 20.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
Montessori School (Christian)
207 E 5th St N
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-2141
Distance: 20.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 120 students
Catholic
160 2nd St. S.
Albany, MN 56307
(320) 845-2011
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Long Prairie-grey Eagle Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 2nd St S
Long Prairie, MN 56347
(320) 732-2194
Long Prairie, MN 56347
(320) 732-2194
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 518 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Long Prairie-grey Eagle Secondary
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
510 9th St Ne
Long Prairie, MN 56347
(320) 732-2194
Long Prairie, MN 56347
(320) 732-2194
0.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Browerville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
620 Park Ave N
Browerville, MN 56438
(320) 594-2272
Browerville, MN 56438
(320) 594-2272
7.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Browerville Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
620 Park Ave N
Browerville, MN 56438
(320) 594-2272
Browerville, MN 56438
(320) 594-2272
7.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 291 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Swanville Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
602 Degraff Ave
Swanville, MN 56382
(320) 547-5100
Swanville, MN 56382
(320) 547-5100
11.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 152 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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