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St. Mary Elementary School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12

Remsen, IA

321 Fulton St, Remsen, IA 51050

Overall grade: B

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

  • AClass size
  • A-College-going
  • B-Years serving families
  • B-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic schools in Iowa
  • 88% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Remsen, Iowa, St. Mary Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 194 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 81% of Catholic schools in Iowa. The school is part of the Diocese of Sioux City. The school reports that about 88% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 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–12
Students
194
Teachers
21.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 96 girls, 98 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 88% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic schools in Iowa (9 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 95% of Catholic schools in Iowa.
    • Compared with 21 Catholic schools in Iowa.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K19
    K11
    TK9
    114
    211
    322
    412
    511
    620
    712
    818
    99
    109
    1118
    1218

    Student body

    White99%
    Two or more races1%

    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. Mary Elementary School whether it takes part.

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    • 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. Mary Elementary School

    What grades does St. Mary Elementary School serve?

    St. Mary Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend St. Mary Elementary School?

    About 194 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Mary Elementary 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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