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)
- Top-Ranked MN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Mary Of Mt. Carmel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1853
Student Body
Total Students
114 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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).
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