St. Patrick School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–5
Waukon, IA
200 2nd St SW, Waukon, IA 52172
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 36% since 2011–12
St. Patrick School is an independent Catholic school in Waukon, Iowa, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 162 students and around 14 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 36% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Dubuque. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 173 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–5
- Students
- 162
- Teachers
- 12 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 80 girls, 82 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Dubuque
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 173 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 52% 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
Help paying tuition in Iowa
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Patrick 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. Patrick School
What grades does St. Patrick School serve?
St. Patrick School serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend St. Patrick School?
About 162 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Patrick 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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