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#18 of 319 private schools in MN

Top 5% of private schools

Loyola Catholic School

School · Mankato, MN

A private school in Mankato, MN serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

145 GOOD COUNSEL DR, Mankato, MN 56001

  • 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MN.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A8.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.7 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,190
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.8 / 10
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Diversity Index27%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment462
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MN

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Loyola Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,874/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mankato), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$67,224

Median home value

$263,100

Median rent

$1,088/mo

College educated

36.6%

Homeownership

54.5%

Poverty rate

19.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White84.8%
Two or More8.2%
Asian4.3%
Black1.3%
Hispanic1.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Grace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.5privatePK–121.3 mi49Compare →
Immanuel Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privateK–121.4 mi133Compare →
Prairie Care MankatoEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–121.7 mi17Compare →
Special EducationEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–121.9 mi247Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Loyola Catholic School is listed in Mankato, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Loyola Catholic School

Loyola Catholic School is a private school in Mankato, MN, serving approximately 462 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #18 of 319 private schools in MN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Loyola Catholic School

What grades does Loyola Catholic School serve?

Loyola Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Loyola Catholic School?

Loyola Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 462 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Loyola Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Loyola Catholic School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Loyola Catholic School rank in MN?

Loyola Catholic School ranks #18 of 319 private schools in MN.

What is Loyola Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Loyola Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Loyola Catholic School a private school?

Yes, Loyola Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Loyola Catholic School a religious school?

Loyola Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
462
Gender Split
57% M / 43% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
55
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Small City
County
Blue Earth County
Area population (ZIP 56001)
50,960
Area average commute
15 min
Area median age
28.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56001; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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