Highland Catholic School (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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Highland Catholic School

2017 Bohland Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116

Tel: (651) 690-2477

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Highland Catholic School serves the children from the Lumen Christi Community and surrounding neighborhood.

As teachers, parents, and parishoners, we form a Christ-centered faith community, fostering a spiritual growth, academic excellence, and commitment to justic in the name of Jesus.

Highland Catholic School is dedicated to: enabling children to grow in their Catholic faith in an environment where the gospel message is taught and lived; encouraging children to be thoughtful, creative, and industrious in purusing knowledge; following a curriculum which includes basic skills and higher level thinking; following a curriculum which includes basic skills and higher level thinking; creating a desire in our student to respond to the needs of others by providing meaningful opportunities to serve the community; ensuring effective education through a partnership between students, parents, and school staff; and providing a peaceful enviornment for children where respect, social justice, and reconciliation are foundational elements.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked MN School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 442 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,100
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Highland Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Year Founded

1971

Colors

Blue, Green, Red

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

442 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

13%

State avg.: 23%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

33 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

22 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School Uniform

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,100

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Tuition Notes

Tuition cost reflects active parishioner discount through Lumen Christi.

% on Financial Aid

10%

Admissions Director

Mary Nyhus

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountrySoccer

SoftballSwimming

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

11 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Battle of the BooksChess Club

Destination ImaginationGirl Scouts

Jr. High Math LeagueMath Masters

Young Rembrandts

Arts and Music Programs:

4th-8th Band ProgramChoir

Piano and Guitar Lessons

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Karate Lessons

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Highland Catholic School cost?

Highland Catholic School's tuition is approximately $6,100 for private students.

What schools are Highland Catholic School often compared to?

Highland Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Holy Spirit School by visitors of our site.

What sports does Highland Catholic School offer?

Highland Catholic School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Highland Catholic School's ranking?

Highland Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Highland Catholic School?

The application deadline for Highland Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked MN School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 442 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,100
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Saint Paul, MN is $13,046 for elementary schools and $23,811 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Saint Paul, MN is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).