Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,500
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Michael's School
About the School
- St. Michael's School in Mahnomen, MN, serves 47 co–ed udents from pre–kindergarten through sixth grade in a rural community setting.
- Founded in 1930, the school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 8:1, with six teachers supporting small class sizes.
- The Catholic–affiliated school is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and offers education consient with its religious orientation.
- Annual tuition is $2,500, ranking.
- Michael's among the mo affordable private schools in Minnesota.
- The udent body reflects ethnic diversity, with approximately 32% of students identified as students of color.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,500
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Michael's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
47 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
32%
State avg.: 23%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Michael's School cost?
St. Michael's School's tuition is approximately $2,500 for private students.
When is the application deadline for St. Michael's School?
The application deadline for St. Michael's School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to St. Michael's School is F.h.l. Academy (30.4 miles away)
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Distance: 30.4 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 85 students
Christian
18633 350 Ave
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-2048
Distance: 33.9 mi
Gr: K-7 | 13 students
Seventh Day Adventist
404 Richwood Road
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 846-9764
Distance: 34.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Catholic
1043 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-5306
Distance: 35.8 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Other Lutheran
24688 County Highway 6
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-7375
Distance: 43.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students
Catholic
702 Summit Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-1855
Distance: 30.4 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 85 students
Christian
18633 350 Ave
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-2048
Distance: 35.8 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Other Lutheran
24688 County Highway 6
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-7375
Distance: 47.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 623 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
300 17th Street N.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 236-0500
Distance: 47.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 747 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 28
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
100 South Terrace N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 373-7114
Distance: 53.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,067 students
Catholic
5600 25th St S
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 893-3200
Distance: 30.4 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 85 students
Christian
18633 350 Ave
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-2048
Distance: 33.9 mi
Gr: K-7 | 13 students
Seventh Day Adventist
404 Richwood Road
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 846-9764
Distance: 34.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Catholic
1043 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-5306
Distance: 35.8 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Other Lutheran
24688 County Highway 6
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-7375
Distance: 43.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students
Catholic
702 Summit Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-1855
Distance: 30.4 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 85 students
Christian
18633 350 Ave
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-2048
Distance: 34.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Catholic
1043 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-5306
Distance: 35.8 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Other Lutheran
24688 County Highway 6
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-7375
Distance: 43.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students
Catholic
702 Summit Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-1855
Distance: 43.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 64 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
217 S. Broadway
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5191
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 1st St Sw
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2346
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2346
0.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 W Madison Ave
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2581
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2581
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 319 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
209 1st St W
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2213
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2213
0.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 312 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Alternative School
1013 3rd St
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6173
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6173
9.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1013 3rd St
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6171
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6171
9.1 miles
Gr: 4-6 | 162 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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