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John F Kennedy Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Davenport, IA

1627 W 42nd St, Davenport, IA 52806

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • One of 3 Catholic schools in Davenport

John F Kennedy Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Davenport, Iowa, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 356 students and around 16 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Davenport. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Iowa has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
356
Teachers
22 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
16.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 178 girls, 178 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 88% of Catholic elementary schools in Iowa.
    • Compared with 67 Catholic elementary schools in Iowa.

    Students by survey year

    364’11–12395’17–18344’19–20340’21–22356’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K81
    K52
    141
    242
    337
    436
    535
    634
    741
    838

    Student body

    White70%
    Hispanic or Latino18%
    Black5%
    Two or more races5%
    Asian2%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Iowa

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask John F Kennedy Catholic School whether it takes part.

    More about Iowa's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about John F Kennedy Catholic School

    What grades does John F Kennedy Catholic School serve?

    John F Kennedy Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend John F Kennedy Catholic School?

    About 356 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at John F Kennedy Catholic School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Iowa has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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