St. Athanasius School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Jesup, IA
641 Stevens St, Jesup, IA 50648
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 88% of Catholic schools in Iowa
- Growing: enrollment up 36% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Jesup since at least 2011
St. Athanasius School is an independent Catholic school in Jesup, Iowa, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 75 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 88% of Catholic elementary schools in Iowa. Enrollment has grown about 36% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Dubuque. 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–8
- Students
- 75
- Teachers
- 10.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 33 girls, 42 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Dubuque
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 178 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 88% of Catholic elementary schools in Iowa (7 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 81% 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 St. Athanasius 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 St. Athanasius School
What grades does St. Athanasius School serve?
St. Athanasius School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Athanasius School?
About 75 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Athanasius 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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