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#131 of 319 private schools in MN

Top 41% of private schools

St Marys Catholic School

Elementary School

225 6TH ST, Tracy, MN 56175

Private

Enrollment

42

Student-Teacher

8.4:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#131 of 319

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St Marys Catholic School

6.6/10

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

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8.4/10

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7.2/10

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About St Marys Catholic School

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

How it comparesOn par with MN schools
  • This school 6.6 · Average
  • MN avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 42 students, St Marys Catholic 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.

At 8.4:1 students to teachers, St Marys Catholic School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

St Marys Catholic 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 Marys Catholic School compares to the 2 public schools in Tracy, MN

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
This School
vs
13.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
42
This School
vs
344
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.6
This School
vs
7.8
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 90.5% vs 0%
Hispanic 4.8% vs 0%
Asian 4.8% vs 0%
St Marys Catholic School Tracy Public Avg

All Schools in Tracy

School Rating
St Marys Catholic School (this school) 6.6
TRACY ELEMENTARY 8.4
TRACY SECONDARY 7.2

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)
A 8.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.4:1
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)
B+ 6.5 / 10
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Diversity Index 18%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C 2.5 / 10
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Enrollment 42
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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 90.5%
Hispanic 4.8%
Asian 4.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

225 6TH ST, Tracy, MN 56175

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Marys Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. West Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 18.5 miles away, in nearby Slayton), which scores notably higher. Another option is TRACY ELEMENTARY (rated 8.4/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, HOLY REDEEMER SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 16.4 miles away, in nearby Marshall), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Tracy, see our Tracy schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 16.9 mi
School Distance Rating
TRACY ELEMENTARY Tracy 0.7 mi 8.4
TRACY SECONDARY Tracy 0.8 mi 7.2
WALNUT GROVE ELEMENTARY Walnut Grove 7.7 mi 5.6
MILROY ELEMENTARY Milroy 12.9 mi
PARK SIDE ELEMENTARY Marshall 16.1 mi 7.4
Marshall EC Voluntary PreK Marshall 16.1 mi 3.7
MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL Marshall 16.5 mi 7.0
Southview Elementary Marshall 16.0 mi 8.1
MARSHALL MIDDLE SCHOOL Marshall 16.2 mi 7.2
HOLY REDEEMER SCHOOL Marshall 16.4 mi 8.2
Project Search-Avera Marshall Marshall 16.5 mi
SAMUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Marshall 16.8 mi 5.0
TRUE LIGHT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Marshall 16.8 mi 7.3
MATEC Marshall 16.6 mi 5.3
HOPE ACADEMY OF HOPE HARBOR Marshall 16.9 mi
WESTBROOK-WALNUT GROVE SECONDARY Westbrook 16.3 mi 7.8
Murray County Central High School Slayton 18.5 mi 7.8
West Elementary Slayton 18.5 mi 9.0
LYND ELEMENTARY Lynd 16.9 mi 6.9
Lynd Middle School Lynd 16.9 mi 5.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 56175 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$66,506

Median Home Value

$154,400

Median Rent

$543/mo

Population

2,791

College Educated

19.5%

Homeownership

83.6%

Avg Commute

20.4 min

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Median Age

44.4

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Hibbing Early Learning Center Hibbing, MN 6.6
OUR LADY OF THE PRAIRIE SCHOOL Belle Plaine, MN 6.6
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC MONTESSORI SCHOOL Excelsior, MN 6.6
ST PAULS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Saint James, MN 6.5
ST PAULS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Arlington, MN 6.7
COMFREY ELEMENTARY Comfrey, MN 6.4

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
45 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
39 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES 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

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