St. Michael's School

St. Michael's School in Mahnomen, MN, serves 47 co–ed udents from pre–kindergarten through sixth grade in a rural community setting.
Founded in 1930, the school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 8:1, with six teachers supporting small class sizes.
The Catholic–affiliated school is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and offers education consient with its religious orientation.
Annual tuition is $2,500, ranking. Michael's among the mo affordable private schools in Minnesota.
The udent body reflects ethnic diversity, with approximately 32% of students identified as students of color.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 47 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $2,500
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute
Affordability

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1930
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
47 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
32%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Faith. Family. Future.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Michael's School cost?
St. Michael's School's tuition is approximately $2,500 for private students.
When is the application deadline for St. Michael's School?
The application deadline for St. Michael's School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 47 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $2,500
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Minnesota is $8,839 for elementary schools and $14,463 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).

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