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Marquette Catholic Schools PK-12

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12

Bellevue, IA

502 Franklin St, Bellevue, IA 52031

Overall grade: B

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

  • A-Class size
  • B+College-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • B-Diversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Bellevue since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

Marquette Catholic Schools PK-12 is a Catholic diocesan school in Bellevue, Iowa, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 243 students and around 12 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Dubuque. The school reports that about 64% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 178 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–12
Students
243
Teachers
20 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 123 girls, 120 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
178 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 64% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 57% of Catholic schools in Iowa (12 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 81% of Catholic schools in Iowa.
    • Compared with 21 Catholic schools in Iowa.

    Students by survey year

    238’11–12228’13–14214’15–16212’17–18204’19–20215’21–22243’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K100
    K20
    124
    220
    322
    418
    526
    618
    717
    817
    910
    1025
    1116
    1210

    Student body

    White98%
    Black1%
    Two or more races0%

    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 Marquette Catholic Schools PK-12 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 Marquette Catholic Schools PK-12

    What grades does Marquette Catholic Schools PK-12 serve?

    Marquette Catholic Schools PK-12 serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Marquette Catholic Schools PK-12?

    About 243 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Marquette Catholic Schools PK-12?

    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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