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St. Mary Of Mt. Carmel School

425 Central Ave Long Prairie, MN 56347

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked MN School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 114 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • St. Mary Of Mt. Carmel School in Long Prairie, MN, enrolls 114 udents across pre–kindergarten to 6th grade in a Catholic, co–ed town–based elementary program.
  • Founded in 1853, the school is one of the olde private schools in Minnesota, offering education grounded in its Catholic affiliation.
  • The udent–teacher ratio of 13:1, supported by 9 teachers, providing classroom environments sized for personalized instruction.
  • Approximately 22% of the udent body represents diverse racial backgrounds, reflecting aspects of community diversity in Long Prairie.
  • Mary Of Mt. Carmel ranks among the top 20% of private schools atewide for school history based on its founding date.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked MN School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 114 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Mary Of Mt. Carmel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

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Attribute
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1853
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Student Body

Total Students
114 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 23%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
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Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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St. Mary Of Mt. Carmel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary Of Mt. Carmel School?
The application deadline for St. Mary Of Mt. Carmel 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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