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St. Mary's School

140 S 10th St Bird Island, MN 55310
Tel: (320) 365-3693
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked MN School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 153 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $4,500
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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About the School

  • St. Mary's School in Bird Island serves the area students in kindergarten through eighth grade by providing a Christ-centered Catholic education where academic excellence, self-worth and faith development go hand in hand in a safe environment.
  • St. Mary's Catholic School has a strong commitment and responsibility to be a caring, sharing and witnessing community of faith guided by the Gospel message, rooted in Catholic tradition.
  • We create an accepting environment in which students are challenged academically and spiritually to develop their talents to their fullest potential.
  • We strive to teach the value of community service as well as to raise an awareness of peace and justice issues in our world today.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked MN School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 153 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $4,500
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Mary's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
School History
Oldest founding date

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeSt. Mary's School
Kind17
114
28
320
421
523
612
714
824
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Year Founded
1898

Student Body

Total Students
153 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 23%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,500
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Application URL
Online Application

School Notes

  • St. Mary's School in Bird Island serves the area students in kindergarten through eighth grade by providing a Christ-centered Catholic education where academic excellence, self-worth and faith development go hand in hand in a safe environment. St. Mary's Catholic School has a strong commitment and responsibility to be a caring, sharing and witnessing community of faith guided by the Gospel message, rooted in Catholic tradition. We create an accepting environment in which students are challenged academically and spiritually to develop their talents to their fullest potential. We strive to teach the value of community service as well as to raise an awareness of peace and justice issues in our world today.
Source: Verified school update
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Mary's School cost?
St. Mary's School's tuition is approximately $4,500 for private students.
What is St. Mary's School's ranking?
St. Mary's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary's School?
The application deadline for St. Mary's School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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First Day of School
September 08, 2026 (Tuesday)
Last Day of School
May 28, 2027 (Friday)

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