St. Maximilian Kolbe

PO BOX 470

Delano, MN 55328

13 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-6
Type

private

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Submitted by parent on December 18, 2021

Talk about a diamond in the rough. This gem doesn't need any polishing. The time-honored buildings mask a vibrant faith-filled learning community. The families are friendly and welcoming. I have never seen a more caring and dedicated staff. My daughter has been at St. Max since preschool and is now in 3rd grade. Her teachers have been attentive to her needs. I know she is growing very strong academically and being encouraged to live her faith daily.
Submitted by parent on May 11, 2021

Our daughter is in 4th Grade at St Max Kolbe. This is her first year in private school and we could not be happier! Everything about St Max is wonderful. From the staff to the facility. My daughter is thriving there, thanks to the wonderful teachers and small class sizes. We are so glad to call St Max Kolbe "home".
Submitted by parent on August 05, 2020

My children absolutely love going there! Our family wishes it didn’t end after 6th grade!
Submitted by parent on June 13, 2013

St. Peter s School does a great job of instilling a confidence in public speaking in its students. They are up in front of the church speaking, even as early as Kindergarten. Both of our kids had a chance to lector at a Sunday Mass; it was impressive how comfortable they seemed. There are so many opportunities for the kids to develop that confidence (performance days, talent show, Marathon pep rallies). I also appreciate St. Peter s strong feeling of community for both the kids and parents. I feel like everyone really looks out for one another. St. Peter s School is a village. Finally, it s not only our kids who have benefited from the faith-based education. Our whole family has grown in our faith.
Submitted by parent on May 31, 2013

When it came time to choose a school for our children, it was an important decision. We wanted them to be in a loving and nurturing setting, small class sizes that could provide personalized attention, and most importantly an environment that offers spiritual guidance throughout their education. St. Peter s has met all of these and more. And the relationships we've formed with the staff and other families have been the icing on the cake!
Submitted by parent on May 05, 2013

St. Peter s school has a rich history. I attended this school as a child and it impacted my life in many ways and led me in my decision in sending my son to the school. Knowing that faith and character building are part of everyday learning makes St. Peter s different from the public school. The small class sizes enable the teachers to know each individual student well and tailor instruction to meet their needs. Every Friday the students not only attend mass, but also are actively involved in all parts. St. Peter s is a great community to be a part of and gives the students life experiences that will last a lifetime.
Submitted by parent on April 23, 2013

When we moved to MN 9 years ago, one of the many reasons we chose Delano was knowing that we would have a Catholic grade school for our son to attend. As kindergarten time approached, many St. Peter's School parents reached out to us, shared their experiences, and made us feel welcome. St. Peter's has met and exceeded our expectations! Our son is in the 3rd grade and each of his teachers has provided individualized instruction, fostered a love of learning and, most importantly, nurtured his faith formation.
Submitted by parent on April 23, 2013

We were a homeschooling family and thought nobody else could teach or care for our kids as well as we do ourselves. We were concerned our children would lack the attention needed and would suffer from a lack of one-on-one help in the classroom setting. We could not have been more wrong! The teachers spend time every day working one-on-one with each child to make sure they understand the lessons. They encourage our children and helped build their confidence. The teachers are very open and are available to talk to us everyday if needed. They have invited us into the classroom and allowed us to be involved with everything our children are doing throughout the day. I am amazed at the amount of kindness and love that each teacher has for all the children! They reinforce all the values we have in our house and help them grow spiritually! We no longer have concerns about our children s education. We know that each child is loved and cared for as if it were by us. We have built great relationships with each teacher and have come to be a great team in educating our children!
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2013

We have had a great experience at St. Peter's. We were at Academy of Sts. Peter & Paul for Pre-K and Kindergarten. We decided to come to St. Peter's because we live in Delano and attend St. Joseph's Church. Our neighbors work at and attend St. Peter's. We asked their opinion of the school. They gave rave reviews. The community of St. Peter's School welcomed us with open arms. I am surprised that more families that attend the Delano Catholic Community don't send their children to our school. We would highly recommend it. We participated in the construction of the new playground. What an awesome experience and addition to our school. Our daughter enjoys it very much. She mentions to me how she is able to cross the monkey bars. With the system able to grow with our children, she will be able to enjoy it for many years. We would highly recommend this school!
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2013

We attended public school, and thought our first child would follow suit. Friends and family whose children excelled at St. Peter s School convinced us to check it out. We attended kindergarten round-up and spoke with former students and their parents to learn more. We did the same for the public school. Faced with two excellent options in Delano, we decided that St. Peter s small, tight-knit community, strong academic record and daily religion curriculum would be the best fit. If our son s performance is any indication, we made the right choice. As a 7th grader at Delano Middle School, he is on the A honor roll; he has been invited to participate in advanced classes; and was named Citizen of the Month shortly after starting. We often say St. Peter s small prepared him for the big of public school. He developed his confidence and his love of learning with the underpinnings of his faith (empathy and respect, service to others, and a strong work ethic). We look forward to seeing our children grow into students and citizens who contribute to our excellent school system and community. I encourage families in our area to, like us, carefully weigh all their options.
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2013

We initially chose St. Peter s School given the Christian curriculum and the school's affiliation with Delano Catholic Community. Additionally, our daughter is extremely shy and we thought the smaller class sizes would not overwhelm her. She is learning very quickly and their kind and gentle approach to learning has helped her blossom and come out of her shell in just a few short months. Our daughter adores her classmates, her Kindergarten teacher Miss Hallau, and the school principal, Mrs. Calice. The quality of the education my child receives at St. Peter s is outstanding and the faculty, staff and parental support within SPS is truly like a family. We feel very fortunate to be part of this wonderful educational community.
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2013

We were pleasantly surprised to see how affordable the tuition was when we first considered St. Peter s for our oldest daughter for Kindergarten. Our intention was to send her for Kindergarten only to take advantage of the full-day option. After the first year, we were incredibly impressed with everything about the school. Seven years later, we proudly graduated our oldest daughter from St. Peter s. We just never found a reason to leave, only reasons to stay. Along the way, we also discovered many things that were missing in our lives. We grew in faith, right along with our children. The school helped to build a solid faith foundation and give our daughters all of the skills to help them succeed in life, but it also helped grow our family s faith. We feel our children receive the high quality education that we have grown to expect in Delano, with an amazing bonus God! And now, with our youngest daughter in Kindergarten, we have been so amazed at how much she has learned in such a short period of time. Ms. Hallau is terrific with the Kindergartners and creates a loving classroom environment filled with learning.
Submitted by parent on November 15, 2012

We have been sending our children to St. Peter's for the last 11 years. It is an incredible learning environment that reaffirms core values of respect, strong work ethic and most importantly caring. It was the best decision we have made for our children. Thank you SPS staff for your great work.