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St. Joseph Catholic School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

De Witt, IA

417 6th Ave, De Witt, IA 52742

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

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

What stands out

  • Serving families in De Witt since at least 2011

St. Joseph Catholic School is a Catholic parish school in De Witt, Iowa, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 151 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 Davenport. 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–8
Students
151
Teachers
12.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12
Boys and girls
Coed · 74 girls, 77 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish 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 54% of Catholic elementary schools in Iowa.
    • Compared with 67 Catholic elementary schools in Iowa.

    Students by survey year

    181’11–12174’13–14172’15–16160’17–18154’19–20150’21–22151’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K24
    K17
    118
    219
    321
    415
    524
    612
    712
    813

    Student body

    White95%
    Two or more races3%
    Asian1%
    Hispanic or Latino1%

    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. Joseph Catholic School whether it takes part.

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    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?

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    Questions about St. Joseph Catholic School

    What grades does St. Joseph Catholic School serve?

    St. Joseph Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Joseph Catholic School?

    About 151 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Joseph 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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