Faribault Lutheran School vs. Divine Mercy Catholic School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Divine Mercy Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
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Student Body
Overview
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.
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.
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-5
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Students Body
Total Students
165 students
289 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
8%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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64
Kindergarten Students
23
36
Grade 1 Students
19
32
Grade 2 Students
14
37
Grade 3 Students
24
34
Grade 4 Students
16
35
Grade 5 Students
25
28
Grade 6 Students
11
23
Grade 7 Students
11
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Grade 8 Students
22
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
20 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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4%
Average Class Size
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20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:18
1:14
Classroom Dress Code
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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.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$3,900
Tuition Notes
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$150 books and technology fee not included. Finacial assistance available
Acceptance Rate
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99%
Admissions Director
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Ginger Van Hecke