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#124 of 319 private schools in MN
Top 39% of private schools
St Bernard's School
Elementary School · Thief River Falls, MN
A private elementary school in Thief River Falls, MN serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
117 KNIGHT AVE N, Thief River Falls, MN 56701
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
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Where St Bernard's School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,497/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,243
Median home value
$189,700
Median rent
$897/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
70.1%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 781 | Compare → |
| St John Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 25 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
St Bernard's School is listed in Thief River Falls, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Bernard's School
St Bernard's School is a private elementary school in Thief River Falls, MN, serving approximately 78 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #124 of 319 private schools in MN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Bernard's School
What grades does St Bernard's School serve?
St Bernard's School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend St Bernard's School?
St Bernard's School has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Bernard's School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Bernard's School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Bernard's School rank in MN?
St Bernard's School ranks #124 of 319 private schools in MN.
What is St Bernard's School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Bernard's School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Bernard's School a private school?
Yes, St Bernard's 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 St Bernard's School a religious school?
St Bernard's School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 78
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 167 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Pennington County
- Phone
- (218) 681-1539
- Area population (ZIP 56701)
- 12,814
- Area average commute
- 13.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 56701; 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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