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Very Good

#94 of 319 private schools in MN

Top 29% of private schools

St Mary of Mt. Carmel School

Elementary School

425 CENTRAL AVE, Long Prairie, MN 56347

Private

Enrollment

95

Student-Teacher

11:1

Score

7.1

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#94 of 319

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St Mary of Mt. Carmel School

7.1/10

Elementary School in Long Prairie · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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4.6/10

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4.4/10

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About St Mary of Mt. Carmel School

St Mary of Mt. Carmel School is a private elementary school in Long Prairie, MN. St Mary of Mt.

Carmel School serves approximately 95 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. St Mary of Mt. Carmel School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #94 of 319 private schools in MN.

How it compares0.7 pts above MN schools
  • This school 7.1 · Very Good
  • MN avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 95 students, St Mary of Mt. Carmel School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

St Mary of Mt. Carmel School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Mary of Mt. Carmel School compares to the 2 public schools in Long Prairie, MN

Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
This School
vs
12.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
95
This School
vs
492
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.1
This School
vs
4.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 77.9% vs 0%
Hispanic 22.1% vs 0%
St Mary of Mt. Carmel School Long Prairie Public Avg

All Schools in Long Prairie

School Rating
St Mary of Mt. Carmel School (this school) 7.1
Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Elementary 4.6
Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Secondary 4.4

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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)
B+ 7.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 11:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 6.2 / 10
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School Day Length 6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,156
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 8.5 / 10
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Diversity Index 34%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B 6.0 / 10
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Enrollment 95
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 77.9%
Hispanic 22.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

425 CENTRAL AVE, Long Prairie, MN 56347

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Mary of Mt. Carmel School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MELROSE ELEMENTARY (rated 8.2/10, 20.2 miles away, in nearby Melrose), which scores notably higher. Another option is BROWERVILLE ELEMENTARY (rated 6.4/10, 7.8 miles away, in nearby Browerville), with a comparable rating. Additionally, CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 6.2/10, 7.8 miles away, in nearby Browerville), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Long Prairie, see our Long Prairie schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 21.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Elementary Long Prairie 0.3 mi 4.6
Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Secondary Long Prairie 0.7 mi 4.4
BROWERVILLE SECONDARY Browerville 7.8 mi 7.0
BROWERVILLE ELEMENTARY Browerville 7.8 mi 6.4
CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC SCHOOL Browerville 7.8 mi 6.2
LIVING WATERS MENNONITE SCHOOL Browerville 10.5 mi 4.0
SWANVILLE ELEMENTARY Swanville 11.2 mi 3.6
SWANVILLE SECONDARY Swanville 11.2 mi 6.8
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL Sauk Centre 16.9 mi 4.7
SAUK CENTRE ELEMENTARY Sauk Centre 17.3 mi 5.6
SAUK CENTRE SECONDARY Sauk Centre 17.4 mi 6.9
Sauk Centre Middle Sauk Centre 17.4 mi 4.9
MELROSE ELEMENTARY Melrose 20.2 mi 8.2
MELROSE SECONDARY Melrose 20.3 mi 7.6
MELROSE MIDDLE Melrose 20.3 mi 6.8
MONTESSORI OF MELROSE Melrose 20.5 mi
WEST CENTRAL AREA LEARNING CENTER Melrose 20.9 mi
BEACON PROGRAM W CENTRAL ED. DIST. Melrose 20.9 mi
WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT B-2 Melrose 20.9 mi
ST MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Melrose 21.0 mi 5.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 56347 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$65,650

Median Home Value

$178,900

Median Rent

$925/mo

Population

8,067

College Educated

10.9%

Homeownership

78.6%

Avg Commute

22.2 min

Poverty Rate

12%

Median Age

38.3

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SUNNY HOLLOW MONTESSORI Saint Paul, MN 7.1
Three Rivers Montessori School Elk River, MN 7.1
Progeny Academy Charter School Brooklyn Center, MN 7.0
HOLY TRINITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL South Saint Paul, MN 7.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Mary of Mt. Carmel School

What grades does St Mary of Mt. Carmel School serve?

St Mary of Mt. Carmel School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend St Mary of Mt. Carmel School?

St Mary of Mt. Carmel School has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mary of Mt. Carmel School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Mary of Mt. Carmel School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Mary of Mt. Carmel School rank in MN?

St Mary of Mt. Carmel School ranks #94 of 319 private schools in MN.

What is St Mary of Mt. Carmel School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Mary of Mt. Carmel School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Mary of Mt. Carmel School a private school?

Yes, St Mary of Mt. Carmel 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 Mary of Mt. Carmel School a religious school?

St Mary of Mt. Carmel School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
61 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
43 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
95
Gender Split
54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Remote Town
County
Todd County

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