Shattuck-St. Mary's School (2024-25 Profile)

1000 Shumway Avenue
Faribault, MN 55021

Founded in 1858, Shattuck-St. Mary's School is one of the oldest college preparatory schools in the Midwest.

Shattuck-St. Mary's School is a co-educational college preparatory boarding and day school for students in grades 6 through 12 and post-graduate students.

With our innovative curriculum that includes our ScholarShift program, weCreate Center, and nine Centers of Excellence, and with the finest teachers, mentors and coaches, our school has so much to offer students as they prepare for-and build-their own exceptional futures.

Nine Centers of Excellence including: Engineering, BioScience, Vocal Performance, The Major, Pre-Conservatory, Figure Skating, Golf, Hockey, and Soccer.

Located in Faribault, Minnesota 45 minutes south of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul and the MSP International Airport. Our 250-acre (101 hectare) campus serves students from across the United States and around the world.

In addition to a solid foundation of challenging academics, we offer opportunities for students to discover new passions and talents through our ScholarShift program.

Interested in learning more? Visit our website to submit an inquiry and hear from our admissions team!

Quick Stats (2024-25)

Grades: 6-12, PG
Enrollment: 399 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $62,000
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $42,000
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Shattuck-St. Mary's School ranks among the top 10 schools with 200-400 students (out of 98 schools) for:

School Overview

| 2024 School Data

Shattuck-St. Mary's School

Boarding School Avg.

School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered

6-12, PG

9-12

School Type

Co-ed

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Supports Learning Differences (LD)

Yes

Religious Affiliation

Episcopal

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1858

1906

Campus Size

250 acres

126 acres

Student Body

Enrollment

399 students

319 students

% Students of Color

33%

25%

% International Students

23%

20%

% Students Boarding

80%

70%

Offers Post-Grad Year

Yes

Academics and Faculty

Saturday Classes

Classroom Dress Code

Casual
SSM polo and khaki pants

Casual

Average Class Size

10 students

* National Avg. »18

Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

7:1

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

70%

71%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Tuition Cost

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$62,000
(Domestic (US & Canada) Boarding Student Tuition)

$65,563

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

$42,000
(Domestic (US & Canada) Day Student Tuition)

$35,900

Tuition international students

$73,000

$57,300

Merit Scholarships Offered

Acceptance Rate

Application Deadline

None / Rolling

Jan. 15

Accepts Standardized Application

Yes

SSAT Required

Yes

Director of Admissions

Andrew Garlinski

AP / Advanced Courses

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

Courses

Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, French Language, Latin, Microeconomics, Physics C, Psychology, Spanish Language, Statistics, Studio Art, United States Government and Politics

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Sports

Basketball, Dance, Figure Skating, Golf, Ice Hockey, Intramural Sports Only, Soccer, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:
Affinity Groups, Arch Dance Company, BioScience Center of Excellence, EDPA (Empowering Differences Promoting Awareness), Engineering Center of Excellence, Figure Skating Center of Excellence, Gold Key Club, Golf Center of Excellence, Hockey Center of Excellence, Players Theatre Troupe, Quiz Bowl, Soccer Center of Excellence, Student Government, The Major Center of Excellence, The Spectator (student newspaper), Wooden Soldiers, Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:
Chamber Orchestra, Middle & Upper School Choirs, Pre-Conservatory Center of Excellence, Theater Arts, Visual Arts (painting, drawing, ceramics, photography), Vocal Performance Center of Excellence, weCreate (makerspace with various studios), Wind Ensemble

College Matriculation

Year: 2008 - 2012

10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Boston College

University of Illinois - Urbana/Champaign

University of Washington

University of Rochester (NY)

University of St. Thomas (MN)

Boston University (MA)

Pennsylvania State University

University of Minnesota - Duluth

Link to Matriculation Data

School Notes

For students interested in one of our specific Centers of Excellence or interested in General Enrollment, please explore our website and submit an inquiry at https://www.s-sm.org/admissions. For those looking for more informaiton, please review and submit a request for more information.
Shattuck-St. Mary's School accreditations: NAIS, ISACS, NAES

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Shattuck-St. Mary's School cost?

Shattuck-St. Mary's School's tuition is approximately $62,000 for boarding students and $42,000 for day students.

What sports does Shattuck-St. Mary's School offer?

Shattuck-St. Mary's School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Dance, Figure Skating, Golf, Ice Hockey, Intramural Sports Only, Soccer, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball.

What is Shattuck-St. Mary's School's ranking?

Shattuck-St. Mary's School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Small average class sizes.

When is the application deadline for Shattuck-St. Mary's School?

The application deadline for Shattuck-St. Mary's School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

Alumni Reviews Review School

Review

Description

Shattuck-St. Mary's School Alumni #1
Class of 2012
5.002/26/2020
Wheaton College

I had initially looked into SSM because of the school's ability to combine their strong athletic programs with challenging academics courses. After my first visit to campus, I was in awe of the environment and. . .

Shattuck-St. Mary's School Alumni #2
Class of 2000
5.002/20/2020
University of Minnesota-Duluth

The Shattuck-St. Mary's School experience was unique in that the class sizes and pedagogy allowed students to discover how we each learn best as individuals, and then are empowered to grow our individual academic skills. . .

Shattuck-St. Mary's School Alumni #3
Class of 2010
5.002/19/2020
Mount Holyoke College

The underclassmen 6th-9th graders lived at the middle school (very convenient for class) and we were required to do volunteer work throughout the summer. . .

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