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St. Bernard's School

117 Knight Ave N Thief River Falls, MN 56701

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 104 students
  • Average class size: 17 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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About the School

  • St. Bernard's School in Thief River Falls, MN, enrolls 104 udents from pre–kindergarten through fifth grade in a Catholic, co–educational town setting.
  • The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 12:1 with an average class size of 17, supported by 9 teachers.
  • Approximately 11% of the udent body represents diverse racial backgrounds.
  • Bernard's is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and follows a casual dress code.
  • As a Catholic elementary school in Thief River Falls,.
  • Bernard's offers faith–based regular elementary programs for local families.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 104 students
  • Average class size: 17 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
School Calendar
School Motto
A School Growing in Faith and Knowledge

Student Body

Total Students
104 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 23%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
17 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Sr. Kathy Kuchar, OSB

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for St. Bernard's School?
The application deadline for St. Bernard's School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Minnesota is $8,452 for elementary schools and $14,466 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Minnesota is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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