St. Maximilian Kolbe vs. St. Francis Xavier Elementary School
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Overview
St. Max School, formerly St. Peter's School, is a Catholic elementary school in Delano, Minnesota dedicated to the total development of each child.
Our steadfast, faith community meets each child with joy, leading him or her down a path of learning for life in all areas, providing the foundation for a faith-filled, productive future.
We offer day school for kindergarten through sixth grade, as well as the Faithful Beginnings preschool program. Our name changed in July 2014 to reflect the merging of St. Joseph's and St. Peter's into the Parish of St. Maximilian Kolbe. We at St. Max School are so glad you`ve found us and we know you`ll find more to love! Look around, ask questions, and be sure to contact the St. Max School office at (763) 972-2528 so that we may welcome you into the Knights family!.
In partnership with families and our parish, we foster discipleship, academic excellence, and the development of each child in the light of faith.
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
We work to develop the whole child. Support and services are coordinated with Delano Public Schools, as available and necessary.
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Year Founded
1888
1937
Students Body
Total Students
143 students
346 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
2%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
38
48
Kindergarten Students
21
34
Grade 1 Students
14
40
Grade 2 Students
12
30
Grade 3 Students
19
34
Grade 4 Students
8
40
Grade 5 Students
15
30
Grade 6 Students
16
30
Grade 7 Students
-
30
Grade 8 Students
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30
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
25 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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30%
Average Class Size
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20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:18
1:14
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(uniform consists of polo shirt and chino pants or skirt or jumper)
(uniform consists of polo shirt and chino pants or skirt or jumper)
Formal
(Students dress in the school uniform. )
(Students dress in the school uniform. )
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$3,075
$4,500
Tuition Notes
Tuition for K-6 is $3075 per student
2 half day Preschool is $900yr/$100mo
3 half day Preschool is $1440yr/$160mo
3 full day Preschool is $2700yr/$300mo
Transfer Grants, multiple child discounts, and financial aid available.
% on Financial Aid
10%
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Acceptance Rate
100%
95%
Admissions Director
Mary Ziebell
Alisa Louwagie
Admissions Associate
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Amanda Ryan
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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4
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
5
4
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
4 His Glory sports camps, Band, Choir, Schoenstatt Girls' Group, Ukulele Club
Baseball/Softball Club, Saints on Stage Theater Program, Soccer Club, Track Club