Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Marys School
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Marys School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar
School Motto
We Believe. We Achieve. We Succeed.
Student Body
Total Students
367 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 23%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 113 students
Baptist
265 26th St Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 451-3495
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: 4-11 | 18 students
Christian
2300 Heritage Place Northwest
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 455-3205
Distance: 14.1 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 149 students
Catholic
308 Elm Ave W
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2780
Distance: 14.7 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 236 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
105 3rd Ave SW
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-3948
Distance: 15.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 397 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 17
Episcopal
1000 Shumway Avenue
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-1574
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 113 students
Baptist
265 26th St Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 451-3495
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: 4-11 | 18 students
Christian
2300 Heritage Place Northwest
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 455-3205
Distance: 14.7 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 236 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
105 3rd Ave SW
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-3948
Distance: 15.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 397 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 17
Episcopal
1000 Shumway Avenue
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-1574
Distance: 23.3 mi
Gr: 2-11 | 58 students
1111 28th St NE
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 434-8650
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 113 students
Baptist
265 26th St Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 451-3495
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: 4-11 | 18 students
Christian
2300 Heritage Place Northwest
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 455-3205
Distance: 14.1 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 149 students
Catholic
308 Elm Ave W
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2780
Distance: 14.7 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 236 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
105 3rd Ave SW
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-3948
Distance: 15.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 397 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 17
Episcopal
1000 Shumway Avenue
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-1574
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 113 students
Baptist
265 26th St Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 451-3495
Distance: 14.1 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 149 students
Catholic
308 Elm Ave W
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2780
Distance: 18.7 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 19 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
404 Central Ave N
Dodge Center, MN 55927
(507) 633-2253
Distance: 24.1 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
501 N Main St
Janesville, MN 56048
(507) 231-6646
Distance: 26.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students
Catholic
216 Spring St N
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-8136
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Owatonna Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1455 18th St Se
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8800
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8800
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,468 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Choice Technical Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
315 South Grove Ave
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 400-4009
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 400-4009
0.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 44 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Owatonna Online 7-8
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
338 E Main St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8001
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8001
0.5 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 22 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Owatonna Online 9-12
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
338 E Main St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8001
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8001
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 136:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Owatonna Summer School 9-12
Alternative School
338 E Main St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8000
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8000
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12
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