St. Charles School strives to place great emphasis on religious education by focusing on: message -- God's Word comes to us from the Gospels; community -- the comunity of God joins us together in faith, hope, and love; service -- we all have different gifts given not for ourselves, but for others.
We must develop our gifts to the fullest; and worship -- the thankful expression of the just relationship that should exist between the loving God who created us and we who are made in His image.
St. Charles Borromeo School believes in the dignity and worth of each individual and recognizes the child's right to a Christian education.
We are committed to preparing children for life by developing the whole person: spirit, mind, and body.
We do this by integrating an excellent academic program with our Catholic faith, based on the Gospel message.
St. Charles Borromeo School strives to be a community where students, parents, and staff work together and support one another.
We believe that family involvement and cooperation are essential to our school programs, reinforcing our Catholic values and nurturing our faith tradition.
The teachers guide the learning activities and the parents support the educational process.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Charles Borromeo School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
343 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- St. Charles School strives to place great emphasis on religious education by focusing on: message -- God's Word comes to us from the Gospels; community -- the comunity of God joins us together in faith, hope, and love; service -- we all have different gifts given not for ourselves, but for others. We must develop our gifts to the fullest; and worship -- the thankful expression of the just relationship that should exist between the loving God who created us and we who are made in His image. St. Charles Borromeo School believes in the dignity and worth of each individual and recognizes the child's right to a Christian education. We are committed to preparing children for life by developing the whole person: spirit, mind, and body. We do this by integrating an excellent academic program with our Catholic faith, based on the Gospel message. St. Charles Borromeo School strives to be a community where students, parents, and staff work together and support one another. We believe that family involvement and cooperation are essential to our school programs, reinforcing our Catholic values and nurturing our faith tradition. The teachers guide the learning activities and the parents support the educational process.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
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St. Charles Borromeo School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Charles Borromeo School?
The application deadline for St. Charles Borromeo School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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