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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: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Year Founded

1898

Student Body

Total Students

153 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

10%

State avg.: 23%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and 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: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does St. Mary's School cost?

St. Mary's School's tuition is approximately $4,500 for private students.

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The application deadline for St. Mary's School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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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: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Minnesota is $8,757 for elementary schools and $14,329 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Minnesota is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).