Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,400
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Boniface School
About the School
- St. Boniface School is a pre kindergarten - grade 6 Catholic elementary school supported by the parish faith community of St. Boniface Parish in Cold Spring, Minnesota.
- St. Boniface School exists to spread the gospel message of Jesus and to foster spiritual and academic development of the children enrolled at St. Boniface Elementary School.
- St. Boniface School, supported by the faith community, fosters a stimulating, nurturing environment that emphasizes Christian values, academic excellence and social development.
- The gospel message taught at St. Boniface School leads to active global awareness and service to the world community.
- The educational program of St. Boniface School is the outcome of a cooperative effort of staff, students, and parents.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,400
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Boniface School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
250 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 23%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
We have fair share tuition. Parents pay what they can afford.
Admissions Director
Sister Sharon Waldoch
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Boniface School cost?
St. Boniface School's tuition is approximately $3,400 for private students.
What is St. Boniface School's ranking?
St. Boniface School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Boniface School?
The application deadline for St. Boniface School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to St. Boniface School is Saint John's Preparatory School (8.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sts. Peter & Paul School (4.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Dei Spring Academy (0.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Other Lutheran
418 5th Avenue S
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-7700
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
111 Central Ave No
Richmond, MN 56368
(320) 597-2565
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 34 students
Catholic
10672 County Road 8
Kimball, MN 55353
(320) 398-7885
Distance: 8.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 271 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 30
Catholic
2280 Watertower Road
Collegeville, MN 56321
(320) 363-3315
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 81 students
Montessori School (Catholic)
22776 State Highway 15
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 251-9175
Distance: 8.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 271 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 30
Catholic
2280 Watertower Road
Collegeville, MN 56321
(320) 363-3315
Distance: 10.8 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 12 students
Catholic
1705 County Road 137
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 251-9431
Distance: 11.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
620 Sundial Drive
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 252-8182
Distance: 13.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6
Baptist
1425 County Road 134
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-2801
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: K-11 | 35 students
Catholic
313 28th Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-4329
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
111 Central Ave No
Richmond, MN 56368
(320) 597-2565
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 34 students
Catholic
10672 County Road 8
Kimball, MN 55353
(320) 398-7885
Distance: 8.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 271 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 30
Catholic
2280 Watertower Road
Collegeville, MN 56321
(320) 363-3315
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 81 students
Montessori School (Catholic)
22776 State Highway 15
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 251-9175
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: NS-7 | 129 students
Catholic
32 W Minnesota St
Saint Joseph, MN 56374
(320) 363-7505
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Other Lutheran
418 5th Avenue S
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-7700
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
111 Central Ave No
Richmond, MN 56368
(320) 597-2565
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 34 students
Catholic
10672 County Road 8
Kimball, MN 55353
(320) 398-7885
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 81 students
Montessori School (Catholic)
22776 State Highway 15
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 251-9175
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: NS-7 | 129 students
Catholic
32 W Minnesota St
Saint Joseph, MN 56374
(320) 363-7505
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
534 N 5th Ave
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-8683
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-8683
- miles
Gr: 6-8 | 563 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Red River Ave N
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-7534
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-7534
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 656 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
534 N 5th Ave
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-4910
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-4910
0.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 26%
(Reading: ≥50%)
534 5th Ave N
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-4908
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-4908
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 72 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
534 5th Ave N
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-8683
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-8683
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 824 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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