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St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Davenport, IA

1007 E Rusholme St, Davenport, IA 52803

Overall grade: B

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

  • BClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Davenport
  • The largest Catholic school in Davenport
  • Serving families in Davenport since at least 2011

In Davenport, Iowa, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 405 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Davenport. The school day runs about 7.5 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
405
Teachers
28.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 203 girls, 202 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
176 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 93% of Catholic elementary schools in Iowa.
    • Compared with 67 Catholic elementary schools in Iowa.

    Students by survey year

    453’11–12450’13–14423’15–16419’17–18381’19–20356’21–22405’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K56
    K41
    TK17
    151
    244
    344
    435
    540
    646
    748
    839

    Student body

    White78%
    Hispanic or Latino15%
    Two or more races4%
    Asian1%
    Black1%

    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. Paul the Apostle 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. Paul the Apostle Catholic School

    What grades does St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School serve?

    St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School?

    About 405 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Paul the Apostle 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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