Divine Mercy Catholic School vs. Faribault Lutheran School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Divine Mercy Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
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Student Body
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Overview
As a ministry of Divine Mercy Catholic Church, our mission is to form the whole person " spiritually, socially, culturally, emotionally, and intellectually " guided by Christian values according to Christ's example as found in the Gospel.
As such, our approach to education is designed to prepare students for success throughout their academic experience and beyond, by providing a strong Catholic foundation and moral-based values that last a lifetime.
The faculty and support staff of Divine Mercy Catholic School address individual learning needs in a nurturing, caring environment.
Through Christian leadership our faith-centered curriculum integrates a vigorous academic program that celebrates God's message, encourages full participation of all students, and challenges them to meet high standards of behavior and personal interaction.
Faribault Lutheran Elementary School, of Faribault, Minnesota, exits for the purpose of assisting the Christian home and the Christian Church in meeting their responsibilities to teach the Word of God to children and to be the tool of the Lord in the work of his kingdom.
The school ministers to the whole child through a balanced curriculum by providing Christ-centered learning experiences which enables each child to reach maximum potential spiritually, cognitively, aesthetically, socially, emotionally, and physically.
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Students Body
Total Students
289 students
165 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
3%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
64
-
Kindergarten Students
36
23
Grade 1 Students
32
19
Grade 2 Students
37
14
Grade 3 Students
34
24
Grade 4 Students
35
16
Grade 5 Students
28
25
Grade 6 Students
23
11
Grade 7 Students
-
11
Grade 8 Students
-
22
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
9 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
4%
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Average Class Size
20
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:14
1:18
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Khaki or Black bottoms. Red, white or black tops. For a complete dress code policy please visit our website.)
(Khaki or Black bottoms. Red, white or black tops. For a complete dress code policy please visit our website.)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$3,900
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Tuition Notes
$150 books and technology fee not included. Finacial assistance available
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Acceptance Rate
99%
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Admissions Director
Ginger Van Hecke
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