St. Bernard's School (2026 Profile) - Thief River Falls, MN

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St. Bernard's School

117 Knight Ave N
Thief River Falls, MN 56701

St. Bernard's School in Thief River Falls, MN, enrolls 104 udents from pre–kindergarten through fifth grade in a Catholic, co–educational town setting.

The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 12:1 with an average class size of 17, supported by 9 teachers.

Approximately 11% of the udent body represents diverse racial backgrounds.

Bernard's is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and follows a casual dress code.

As a Catholic elementary school in Thief River Falls,. Bernard's offers faith–based regular elementary programs for local families.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 104 students
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

104 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 23%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

17 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Sr. Kathy Kuchar, OSB

School Notes

School Motto: A School Growing in Faith and Knowledge

Source: Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 104 students
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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