St. Malachy School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Creston, IA
403 W Clark St, Creston, IA 50801
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 70% of Catholic schools in Iowa
- Serving families in Creston since at least 2011
In Creston, Iowa, St. Malachy School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 137 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 70% 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, 176 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
- 137
- Teachers
- 14.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 77 girls, 60 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Des Moines
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 70% of Catholic elementary schools in Iowa (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 57% 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. Malachy 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. Malachy School
What grades does St. Malachy School serve?
St. Malachy School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Malachy School?
About 137 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Malachy 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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