Very Good
#4 of 38 private schools in ND
Top 8% of private schools
St Catherine Elementary School
Elementary School · Valley City, ND
A private elementary school in Valley City, ND serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
540 3RD AVE NE, Valley City, ND 58072
- 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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 ND.
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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 ND
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Catherine Elementary 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,101/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Valley City), 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
$66,603
Median home value
$170,500
Median rent
$792/mo
College educated
32%
Homeownership
67.1%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58072; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–3 | 0.4 mi | 285 | Compare → |
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 Catherine Elementary School is listed in Valley City, ND; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Catherine Elementary School
St Catherine Elementary School is a private elementary school in Valley City, ND, serving approximately 48 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 38 private schools in ND.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Catherine Elementary School
What grades does St Catherine Elementary School serve?
St Catherine Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend St Catherine Elementary School?
St Catherine Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Catherine Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Catherine Elementary School is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Catherine Elementary School rank in ND?
St Catherine Elementary School ranks #4 of 38 private schools in ND.
What is St Catherine Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Catherine Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Catherine Elementary School a private school?
Yes, St Catherine Elementary 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 Catherine Elementary School a religious school?
St Catherine Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 48
- Gender Split
- 63% M / 37% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Barnes County
- Phone
- (701) 845-1453
- Area population (ZIP 58072)
- 8,061
- Area average commute
- 16.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 58072; 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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