St. Mary's School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12
Remsen, IA
523 Madison, Remsen, IA 51050
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+College-going
- B+Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic schools in Iowa
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Remsen, Iowa, St. Mary's School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 195 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 81% of Catholic schools in Iowa. Its enrollment has held steady since 2013–14. The school is part of the Diocese of Sioux City. The school reports that about 75% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 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
- 195
- Teachers
- 21.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 96 girls, 99 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Sioux City
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 75% (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 90% of Catholic schools in Iowa.
- Compared with 21 Catholic schools in Iowa.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
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. Mary's 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. Mary's School
What grades does St. Mary's School serve?
St. Mary's School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend St. Mary's School?
About 195 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mary's 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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