St. Mary Of Mt. Carmel School (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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St. Mary Of Mt. Carmel School

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St. Mary Of Mt. Carmel School in Long Prairie, MN, enrolls 114 udents across pre鈥搆indergarten to 6th grade in a Catholic, co鈥揺d town鈥揵ased elementary program.

Founded in 1853, the school is one of the olde private schools in Minnesota, offering education grounded in its Catholic affiliation.

The udent鈥搕eacher ratio of 13:1, supported by 9 teachers, providing classroom environments sized for personalized instruction.

Approximately 22% of the udent body represents diverse racial backgrounds, reflecting aspects of community diversity in Long Prairie.

Mary Of Mt. Carmel ranks among the top 20% of private schools atewide for school history based on its founding date.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked MN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 114 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Mary Of Mt. Carmel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

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Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Year Founded

1853

Student Body

Total Students

114 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

22%

State avg.: 23%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked MN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 114 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Minnesota is $8,842 for elementary schools and $14,463 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Minnesota is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).