St. Rose of Lima School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
Denison, IA
1004 2nd Ave S, Denison, IA 51442
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- BYears serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- A Catholic school in Denison
In Denison, Iowa, St. Rose of Lima School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 95 students attend, with roughly 16 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2019–20. The school is part of the Diocese of Sioux City. The school day runs about 8 hours, 174 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
- 95
- Teachers
- 6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 15.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 55 girls, 40 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Sioux City
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 174 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 70% 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 2019–20.
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. Rose of Lima 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. Rose of Lima School
What grades does St. Rose of Lima School serve?
St. Rose of Lima School serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend St. Rose of Lima School?
About 95 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Rose of Lima 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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