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#90 of 319 private schools in MN

Top 28% of private schools

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School

Elementary School · International Falls, MN

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

Private

815 FOURTH ST, International Falls, MN 56649

  • 7.3:1 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)
A9.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.0 / 10
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School Day Length6.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,152.4
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Diversity Index30%
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-2.0 / 10
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Enrollment35
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Thomas Aquinas 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 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 62Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,606/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (International Falls), 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

$70,348

Median home value

$143,600

Median rent

$781/mo

College educated

21%

Homeownership

80.5%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56649; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White82.9%
Two or More8.6%
Black5.7%
Hispanic2.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Falls ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–50.9 mi392Compare →

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 Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is listed in International Falls, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is a private elementary school in International Falls, MN, serving approximately 35 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #90 of 319 private schools in MN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School

What grades does St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School serve?

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

How many students attend St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School?

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.

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

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

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School ranks #90 of 319 private schools in MN.

What is St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Thomas Aquinas 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 Thomas Aquinas Catholic School a religious school?

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
35
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.7 hours
Days Per Year
172 days
Setting
Remote Town
County
Koochiching County
Area population (ZIP 56649)
8,895
Area median age
47.5
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 56649; 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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