The Holy Spirit School Ministry provides a well-rounded pre-kindergarten through eighth grade education that is grounded in our Catholic tradition, imbued with a love of learning, committed to developing an individual's gifts, directed toward responsible citizenship and fostered with charity and justice in a caring Christian community.
Our curriculum focuses on educating the whole child in the realms of academic, emotional, intellectual, moral, physical, social, and spiritual growth.
It is a total education experience that occurs in stages over time, with the complete set of curriculum objectives being achieved by the end of eighth grade.
Education is the revealing, nurturing, and enhancing of an individual's talents and abilities, which he/she will be able to share as a contributing member of the community.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked MN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Holy Spirit 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
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
300 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- The Holy Spirit School Ministry provides a well-rounded pre-kindergarten through eighth grade education, which is grounded in our Catholic tradition, imbued with a love of learning, committed to developing an individual's gifts, directed toward responsible citizenship and fostered with charity and justice in a caring Christian community. Our curriculum focuses on educating the whole child in the realms of academic, emotional, intellectual, moral, physical, social and spiritual growth. It is a total education experience that occurs in stages over time, with the complete set of curriculum objectives being achieved by the end of eighth grade. Education is the revealing, nurturing and enhancing of an individual's talents and abilities, which he/she will be able to share as a contributing member of the community.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holy Spirit School's ranking?
Holy Spirit School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Holy Spirit School?
The application deadline for Holy Spirit School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Holy Spirit School is Cretin Derham Hall (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Newman School of Talmud Torah of St. Paul (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lubavitch Cheder Day School (0.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
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Students
Cretin Derham Hall
(Catholic)
Grades: 9-12 | 1,220 students 0.1 miles 550 Albert St S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 690-2443
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 690-2443
0.1
9-12
1,220
Grades: K-5 0.6 miles 768 Hamline Avenue S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 698-8807
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 698-8807
0.6
K-5
n/a
Lubavitch Cheder Day School
(Jewish)
Grades: PK-8 | 52 students 0.9 miles 1758 Ford Pkwy
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 698-0556
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 698-0556
0.9
PK-8
52
Mount Zion Temple
(Jewish)
Grades: PK-12 | 229 students 1 miles 1300 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-3881
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-3881
1
PK-12
229
Grades: K-12 | 918 students 1 miles 1150 Goodrich Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-2451
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-2451
1
K-12
918
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