Very Good
#40 of 319 private schools in MN
Top 12% of private schools
St Mary's School
Elementary School
1206 8TH AVE, Worthington, MN 56187
Enrollment
103
Student-Teacher
12.3:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
103
Student-Teacher
12.3:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Minnesota private schools
#40 of 319
In Worthington
#1 of 2
public schools
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St Mary's School
Elementary School in Worthington · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Mary's School
St Mary's School is a private elementary school in Worthington, MN. St Mary's School serves approximately 103 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. St Mary's School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #40 of 319 private schools in MN.
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- MN avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 103 students, St Mary's 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's 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
BetaHow St Mary's School compares to the 7 public schools in Worthington, MN
Student Demographics
All Schools in Worthington
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Mary's School (this school) | 7.8 |
| WORTHINGTON SENIOR HIGH | 6.2 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD | 5.8 |
| WORTHINGTON MIDDLE | 6.8 |
| PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY | 5.4 |
| Learning Center | 6.3 |
| Learning Center Night | 5.0 |
| Intermediate School | 7.3 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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.
Data Unavailable
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1206 8TH AVE, Worthington, MN 56187
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Mary's School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School (rated 9.3/10, 16.8 miles away, in nearby Sibley), which scores notably higher. Another option is FULDA ELEMENTARY (rated 8.0/10, 17.1 miles away, in nearby Fulda), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Intermediate School (rated 7.3/10, 1.9 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Worthington, see our Worthington schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 18.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WORTHINGTON SENIOR HIGH Worthington | 0.2 mi | 6.2 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD Worthington | 0.3 mi | 5.8 |
| WORTHINGTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Worthington | 1.1 mi | 6.4 |
| PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY Worthington | 1.8 mi | 5.4 |
| WORTHINGTON MIDDLE Worthington | 1.6 mi | 6.8 |
| Learning Center Worthington | 1.9 mi | 6.3 |
| Learning Center Night Worthington | 1.9 mi | 5.0 |
| Intermediate School Worthington | 1.9 mi | 7.3 |
| Round Lake-Brewster Elementary Brewster | 8.3 mi | 4.8 |
| Round Lake-Brewster Middle School Brewster | 8.3 mi | 4.9 |
| FULDA ELEMENTARY Fulda | 17.1 mi | 8.0 |
| FULDA SECONDARY Fulda | 17.2 mi | 6.4 |
| Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School Sibley | 16.6 mi | 7.9 |
| Sibley-Ocheyedan High School Sibley | 16.6 mi | 7.0 |
| Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School Sibley | 16.8 mi | 9.3 |
| ST JOHNS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Okabena | 16.2 mi | — |
| Heron Lake-Okabena Secondary Okabena | 16.2 mi | 5.4 |
| Harris-Lake Park Elementary School Lake Park | 18.0 mi | 3.4 |
| Harris-Lake Park High School Lake Park | 18.5 mi | 8.1 |
| HERON LAKE-OKABENA ELEMENTARY Heron Lake | 18.4 mi | 6.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 56187 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$63,637
Median Home Value
$193,900
Median Rent
$889/mo
Population
15,225
College Educated
18.5%
Homeownership
65.8%
Avg Commute
17.8 min
Poverty Rate
14.5%
Median Age
34.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| CHOKIO-ALBERTA ELEMENTARY Chokio, MN | 7.8 |
| Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary Minneapolis, MN | 7.8 |
| GATE 4/5 Stillwater, MN | 7.8 |
| HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Webster, MN | 7.8 |
| KITTSON CENTRAL ELEMENTARY Hallock, MN | 7.8 |
| ST RAPHAEL SCHOOL Crystal, MN | 7.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Mary's School
What grades does St Mary's School serve?
St Mary's School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend St Mary's School?
St Mary's School has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mary's School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Mary's School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Mary's School rank in MN?
St Mary's School ranks #40 of 319 private schools in MN.
What is St Mary's School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Mary's School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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's School a private school?
Yes, St Mary'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 Mary's School a religious school?
St Mary's School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 103
- Gender Split
- 37% M / 63% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Nobles County
- Phone
- (507) 376-5236
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