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St. Henrys Area School

253 2nd St Sw Perham, MN 56573

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked MN School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 144 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $2,700
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked MN School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 144 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $2,700
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Henrys Area School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Affordability
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1883
School Calendar
School Motto
Enter to Learn, Christ Leave to Serve Christ

Student Body

Total Students
144 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 23%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
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School Notes

  • We believe St. Henry's Area School is a Christ-centered community where the self-worth of each person is recognized and nurtured.
  • As Christian educators, we endeavor to provide quality Catholic education which will meet the religious, academic, social and physical needs of each individual.
  • We believe our school is a model of Christian behavior where wholesome attitudes and moral values are witnessed and taught.
  • Christian behavior encourages us to reach out to our parish communities and the community at large.
  • We believe that parents are the primary educators of their children and thus encourage them to work closely with their school community to assist in the task of developing the whole child.
  • We believe St. Henry's Area School is a Christ-centered community where the self-worth of each person is recognized and nurtured. As Christian educators, we endeavor to provide quality Catholic education which will meet the religious, academic, social and physical needs of each individual. We believe our school is a model of Christian behavior where wholesome attitudes and moral values are witnessed and taught. Christian behavior encourages us to reach out to our parish communities and the community at large. We believe that parents are the primary educators of their children and thus encourage them to work closely with their school community to assist in the task of developing the whole child.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Henrys Area School cost?
St. Henrys Area School's tuition is approximately $2,700 for private students.
What is St. Henrys Area School's ranking?
St. Henrys Area School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Henrys Area School?
The application deadline for St. Henrys Area 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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