St. Mary's Mission School serves 114 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. The student:teacher of St.
Mary's Mission School is 11:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- 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's Mission School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1858
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
114 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Mary's Mission School's ranking?
St. Mary's Mission School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary's Mission School?
The application deadline for St. Mary's Mission School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Mary's Mission School is Bemidji Christian School (27.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Heartland Christian Academy (22.1 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
9914 Heartland Circle NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 751-1751
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 751-1751
22.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2220 Anne St. NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3939
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3939
26.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 27 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Bemidji Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
2130 Paul Bunyan Drive Se
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 751-9311
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 751-9311
27.5 miles
Gr: K-11 | 6 students
St. Philip's School
(Catholic)
620 Beltrami Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-4938
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-4938
28.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 404 students
F.h.l. Academy
(Christian)
18633 350 Ave
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-2048
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-2048
30.5 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 85 students
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