Shelby County Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
Harlan, IA
2005 College Pl, Harlan, IA 51537
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 79% of Catholic schools in Iowa
- Serving families in Harlan since at least 2011
In Harlan, Iowa, Shelby County Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 81 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 79% of Catholic elementary schools in Iowa. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Des Moines. The school day runs about 7 hours, 171 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–5
- Students
- 81
- Teachers
- 10 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 46 girls, 35 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Des Moines
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 171 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 79% of Catholic elementary schools in Iowa (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 75% 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 Shelby County 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 Shelby County Catholic School
What grades does Shelby County Catholic School serve?
Shelby County Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend Shelby County Catholic School?
About 81 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Shelby County 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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