St. Marys School serves 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. The student:teacher of St.
Marys School is 17:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Marys School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
367 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: We Believe. We Achieve. We Succeed.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Marys School's ranking?
St. Marys School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Marys School?
The application deadline for St. Marys School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to St. Marys School is Owatonna Christian School (2.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Owatonna Christian School
(Baptist)
265 26th St Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 451-3495
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 451-3495
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 113 students
Eagle Academy
(Christian)
2300 Heritage Place Northwest
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 455-3205
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 455-3205
3.8 miles
Gr: 4-11 | 18 students
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
308 Elm Ave W
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2780
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2780
14.1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 149 students
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(Catholic)
105 3rd Ave SW
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-3948
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-3948
14.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 236 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
1000 Shumway Avenue
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-1574
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-1574
15.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 397 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
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