St. Edward School
Diocesan school · Grades K–5
Waterloo, IA
139 E Mitchell Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- One of the most diverse private schools in Iowa
In Waterloo, Iowa, St. Edward School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from kindergarten through 5th grade. About 321 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Dubuque. The school day runs about 7 hours, 169 days a year. Iowa has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–5
- Students
- 321
- Teachers
- 27 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 176 girls, 145 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Dubuque
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 169 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger 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. Edward 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. Edward School
What grades does St. Edward School serve?
St. Edward School serves grades K–5.
How many students attend St. Edward School?
About 321 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Edward 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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