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#82 of 319 private schools in MN

Top 25% of private schools

St Marys Catholic Elementary School

Elementary School · Madelia, MN

A private elementary school in Madelia, MN serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

Private

223 1ST ST NE, Madelia, MN 56062

  • 10.2:1 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)
A-7.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A9.3 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,245.6
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.3 / 10
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Diversity Index23%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+4.0 / 10
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Enrollment61
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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 St Marys Catholic Elementary 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 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average380/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Madelia), 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

$76,549

Median home value

$172,900

Median rent

$756/mo

College educated

22%

Homeownership

79%

Poverty rate

8.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White86.9%
Hispanic9.8%
Two or More3.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Madelia ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–60.1 mi344Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

St Marys Catholic Elementary School is listed in Madelia, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Marys Catholic Elementary School

St Marys Catholic Elementary School is a private elementary school in Madelia, MN, serving approximately 61 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #82 of 319 private schools in MN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Marys Catholic Elementary School

What grades does St Marys Catholic Elementary School serve?

St Marys Catholic Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend St Marys Catholic Elementary School?

St Marys Catholic Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 61 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Marys Catholic Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Marys Catholic Elementary School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Marys Catholic Elementary School rank in MN?

St Marys Catholic Elementary School ranks #82 of 319 private schools in MN.

What is St Marys Catholic Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Marys Catholic Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Marys Catholic Elementary School a private school?

Yes, St Marys Catholic Elementary 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 Marys Catholic Elementary School a religious school?

St Marys Catholic Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
61
Gender Split
62% M / 38% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
173 days
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Watonwan County
Area population (ZIP 56062)
3,249
Area average commute
26.1 min
Area median age
36.6
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 56062; 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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