St. Albert Catholic
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12
Council Bluffs, IA
400 Gleason Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- B+College-going
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Council Bluffs
- Serving families in Council Bluffs since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Council Bluffs, Iowa, St. Albert Catholic is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 595 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Des Moines. The school reports that about 67% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 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–12
- Students
- 595
- Teachers
- 41.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 290 girls, 305 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Des Moines
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 171 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 67% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
Reviews
Be the first to share what you love about St. Albert Catholic.
How it compares
- Larger than 71% of Catholic schools in Iowa.
- Compared with 21 Catholic schools in Iowa.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Iowa
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Albert Catholic 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 St. Albert Catholic
What grades does St. Albert Catholic serve?
St. Albert Catholic serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend St. Albert Catholic?
About 595 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Albert Catholic?
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.
Official record · Updated October 2026 · Official search · Something wrong? Tell us
Other private schools nearby
Oneschool Global
Independent school · Grades 3–12
The only independent school in Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs, IA1.8 mi
Liberty Christian School
Baptist school · Grades K–11
The only Christian school in Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs, IA3.5 mi
All Saints Catholic School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Nebraska
Omaha, NE5.7 mi
Jesuit Academy
Diocesan school · Grades 4–8
Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic schools in Nebraska
Omaha, NE6.6 mi
Sacred Heart School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 70% of Catholic schools in Nebraska
Omaha, NE6.7 mi
Our Lady of Lourdes School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 86% of Catholic schools in Nebraska
Omaha, NE7.4 mi