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#131 of 319 private schools in MN

Top 41% of private schools

St Marys Catholic School

Elementary School · Tracy, MN

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

Private

225 6TH ST, Tracy, MN 56175

  • 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)
B6.2 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,156
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.5 / 10
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Diversity Index18%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C2.5 / 10
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Enrollment42
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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 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low161/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$66,506

Median home value

$154,400

Median rent

$543/mo

College educated

19.5%

Homeownership

83.6%

Poverty rate

7.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56175; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White90.5%
Hispanic4.8%
Asian4.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Tracy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–60.7 mi353Compare →

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 School is listed in Tracy, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Marys Catholic School

St Marys Catholic School is a private elementary school in Tracy, MN, serving approximately 42 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #131 of 319 private schools in MN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Marys Catholic School

What grades does St Marys Catholic School serve?

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

How many students attend St Marys Catholic School?

St Marys Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Marys 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 St Marys Catholic School rank in MN?

St Marys Catholic School ranks #131 of 319 private schools in MN.

What is St Marys Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Marys Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 School a private school?

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

St Marys Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
42
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Lyon County
Area population (ZIP 56175)
2,791
Area average commute
20.4 min
Area median age
44.4
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 56175; 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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