St. Dominic Elementary School (2026 Profile)

St. Dominic Elementary School in Northfield, MN, serves 118 udents from preschool through eighth grade in a town setting with a Catholic religious affiliation.

Founded in 1927, the co–ed school is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools and the National Catholic Educational Association.

The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 9:1 with 13 teachers on staff, supporting a total K–12 enrollment of 91 students.

Annual tuition is $5,900, contributing to affordability for families seeking a Catholic elementary and middle school education in Northfield.

Approximately 7.7% of the udent body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within this town–based private school.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 118 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,900
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1927

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Sat. May 30, 2026

Student Body

Total Students

118 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 23%

Students by Grade

St. Dominic Elementary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,900

View national tuition avg.

Application URL

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does St. Dominic Elementary School cost?

St. Dominic Elementary School's tuition is approximately $5,900 for private students.

When is the application deadline for St. Dominic Elementary School?

The application deadline for St. Dominic Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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