Why Do Parents Choose Saint Andrew?
Spirituality: Students are nurtured toward a lived discipleship.
- Prayer integrated throughout the school day
- Catholic teachings integrated into each subject
- Students actively participate in weekly school Masses
Academics: Students develop the knowledge, skills and work habits needed to excel academically.
- Music, media and physical education specialists, and band for grades 4 and 5
- Fully accredited by the Minnesota Nonpublic School Accrediting Association and (MNSAA) and the National Federation of Nonpublic School State Accrediting Associations (NFNSSAA)
- Star News Reader's Choice - Public Sentiment: Best in Private Education 2016 - 2024
- Low student-to-teacher ratio (18:1 on average)
- Excellent faculty, many with more than 10 years of teaching experience
- State-of-the-art technology including a mobile iPad Lab
- Five-day and three-day pre-k options
- Majority of students score above the national average on NWEA tests
Environment: Students learn respect, self discipline and kindness.
- Caring staff
- Emphasis on respect for all
- Family-oriented atmosphere
- Uniform dress code
- Clean and well-maintained facilities with air conditioning
Testimonials:
“I love that God was a part of their day, all day long. I love that, when we prayed together, they seemed so much more comfortable with praying, and they knew so much more about Bible stories. I knew that I wanted to teach here.”
- Sue Leither, mom of five Saint Andrew graduates and second grade teacher
"We are so proud to be a part of Saint Andrew Catholic School. The faith-based education, teachers and staff are all wonderful, and our children are thrilled to go to school every day."
- Chuck and Susie Swanson
"Our children have loved going to Saint Andrew. Every day they receive above average academics and grow in their faith. But our favorite thing is that they look forward to going to school every day and come home with a smile every afternoon. What an awesome way to start their educational journey."
- Michael and Robyn Aaron
"A great school that teaches our children to live as God wants us to, something that our society desperately needs."
- John Wareham
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