Very Good
#100 of 319 private schools in MN
Top 31% of private schools
St Michael's School
Elementary School
501 1ST ST SW, Mahnomen, MN 56557
Enrollment
44
Student-Teacher
7.3:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
44
Student-Teacher
7.3:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Minnesota private schools
#100 of 319
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St Michael's School
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About St Michael's School
St Michael's School is a private elementary school in Mahnomen, MN. St Michael's School serves approximately 44 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. St Michael's School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #100 of 319 private schools in MN.
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- MN avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 44 students, St Michael'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.
At 7.3:1 students to teachers, St Michael's School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St Michael'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 Michael's School compares to the 3 public schools in Mahnomen, MN
Student Demographics
All Schools in Mahnomen
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Michael's School (this school) | 7.0 |
| MAHNOMEN AREA LEARNING CENTER | 5.0 |
| MAHNOMEN SECONDARY | 4.8 |
| MAHNOMEN ELEMENTARY | 5.1 |
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
501 1ST ST SW, Mahnomen, MN 56557
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Michael's School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WIN-E-MAC ELEMENTARY (rated 8.8/10, 24.7 miles away, in nearby Erskine), which scores notably higher. Another option is FERTILE-BELTRAMI ELEMENTARY (rated 8.1/10, 21.1 miles away, in nearby Fertile), which scores notably higher. Additionally, NAYTAHWAUSH COMMUNITY SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 16.4 miles away, in nearby Naytahwaush), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Mahnomen, see our Mahnomen schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 30.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MAHNOMEN SECONDARY Mahnomen | 0.2 mi | 4.8 |
| MAHNOMEN AREA LEARNING CENTER Mahnomen | 0.2 mi | 5.0 |
| MAHNOMEN ELEMENTARY Mahnomen | 0.2 mi | 5.1 |
| WAUBUN ELEMENTARY Waubun | 9.1 mi | 6.7 |
| WAUBUN SECONDARY Waubun | 9.1 mi | 5.6 |
| Waubun ALC Waubun | 9.1 mi | 4.2 |
| OGEMA ELEMENTARY Ogema | 14.1 mi | 4.8 |
| Circle of Life Academy White Earth | 17.4 mi | — |
| NORMAN COUNTY EAST ELEMENTARY Twin Valley | 14.2 mi | 5.9 |
| NORMAN COUNTY EAST SECONDARY Twin Valley | 14.2 mi | 7.4 |
| FOSSTON SECONDARY Fosston | 21.0 mi | 8.7 |
| NAYTAHWAUSH COMMUNITY SCHOOL Naytahwaush | 16.4 mi | 7.3 |
| MAGELSSEN ELEMENTARY Fosston | 21.0 mi | 6.9 |
| WIN-E-MAC ELEMENTARY Erskine | 24.7 mi | 8.8 |
| WIN-E-MAC SECONDARY Erskine | 24.7 mi | 6.7 |
| ULEN-HITTERDAL ELEMENTARY Ulen | 21.0 mi | 6.8 |
| ULEN-HITTERDAL SECONDARY Ulen | 21.0 mi | 7.8 |
| FERTILE-BELTRAMI ELEMENTARY Fertile | 21.1 mi | 8.1 |
| FERTILE-BELTRAMI SECONDARY Fertile | 21.1 mi | 7.3 |
| LAKE PARK AUDUBON ELEMENTARY Audubon | 30.8 mi | 5.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 56557 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$53,077
Median Home Value
$121,100
Median Rent
$697/mo
Population
2,797
College Educated
11.7%
Homeownership
67.8%
Avg Commute
20.2 min
Poverty Rate
21.1%
Median Age
36.3
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|---|---|
| Elementary Lighthouse Spring Lake Park, MN | 7.0 |
| PINE POINT ELEMENTARY Ponsford, MN | 7.0 |
| EMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Hamburg, MN | 7.1 |
| ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL International Falls, MN | 7.1 |
| La Crescent Montessori & STEM Acad La Crescent, MN | 6.8 |
| Lakeville Online Academy-Elementary Lakeville, MN | 7.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Michael's School
What grades does St Michael's School serve?
St Michael's School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend St Michael's School?
St Michael's School has an enrollment of approximately 44 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Michael's School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Michael's School is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Michael's School rank in MN?
St Michael's School ranks #100 of 319 private schools in MN.
What is St Michael's School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Michael's School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Michael's School a private school?
Yes, St Michael'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 Michael's School a religious school?
St Michael's School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 44
- Gender Split
- 41% M / 59% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Mahnomen County
- Phone
- (218) 935-5222
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