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Seton Grade School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–2

Algona, IA

808 E Lucas St, Algona, IA 50511

Overall grade: B+

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  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Algona since at least 2011

Seton Grade School is a Catholic diocesan school in Algona, Iowa, for students from pre-K through 2nd grade. It has about 103 students and around 12 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Sioux City. 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–2
Students
103
Teachers
8.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12
Boys and girls
Coed · 57 girls, 46 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 69% of Catholic elementary schools in Iowa.
    • Compared with 67 Catholic elementary schools in Iowa.

    Students by survey year

    241’11–12265’13–14147’15–16140’17–18103’19–2081’21–22103’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K63
    K31
    TK11
    129
    232

    Student body

    White93%
    Asian3%
    Hispanic or Latino2%
    Two or more races2%

    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 Grade School whether it takes part.

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    Questions about Seton Grade School

    What grades does Seton Grade School serve?

    Seton Grade School serves grades Pre-K–2.

    How many students attend Seton Grade School?

    About 103 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Seton Grade 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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