Seton Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Farley, IA
210 2nd Ave SE, Farley, IA 52046
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Farley since at least 2011
In Farley, Iowa, Seton Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 271 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Dubuque. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Iowa has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 271
- Teachers
- 22.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 132 girls, 139 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Dubuque
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 72% of Catholic elementary schools in Iowa.
- Compared with 67 Catholic elementary schools in Iowa.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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 Seton Catholic School whether it takes part.
- Students First Education Savings Accounts · Education savings account
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?
Questions about Seton Catholic School
What grades does Seton Catholic School serve?
Seton Catholic School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Seton Catholic School?
About 271 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Seton 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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