Trinity Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–6
Protivin, IA
116 N Main St, Protivin, IA 52163
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 60% of Catholic schools in Iowa
- Serving families in Protivin since at least 2011
In Protivin, Iowa, Trinity Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from kindergarten through 6th grade. About 53 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 60% of Catholic elementary schools in Iowa. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Dubuque. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 175 days a year. Iowa has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–6
- Students
- 53
- Teachers
- 5.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 24 girls, 29 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Dubuque
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 60% of Catholic elementary schools in Iowa (10 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 87% 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
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 Trinity Catholic 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 Trinity Catholic School
What grades does Trinity Catholic School serve?
Trinity Catholic School serves grades K–6.
How many students attend Trinity Catholic School?
About 53 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Trinity 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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