Our mission is to provide a Catholic educational center, distinguished by its disciplined, values-based approach to the education and formation of young men and women into a Christian community of principled thinkers.
Columbus develops the mind, body and spirit through a balance of quality curricular, extracurricular, and community service activities within a Christ-centered environment.
A Catholic education at Columbus High School fosters the values of human dignity, responsibility, importance of family, informed citizenship and moral decision making.
Columbus students are caring, concerned and involved persons who operate from a strong value foundation rooted in faith and nurtured by family.
They are disciplined, enthusiastic, willing to serve and represent diverse cultures and economic backgrounds.
The Columbus student acquires a knowledge of Catholic vision and values and a responsibility to self, family, community and society.
The student's knowledge includes the skills of effective communication, decision making, problem-solving and conflict resolution to be used in career, leisure, service and faith.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked IA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 876 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Cedar Valley Catholic Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
876 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 17%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Our mission is to provide a Catholic educational center, distinguished by its disciplined, values-based approach to the education and formation of young men and women into a Christian community of principled thinkers. Columbus develops the mind, body and spirit through a balance of quality curricular, extracurricular, and community service activities within a Christ-centered environment. A Catholic education at Columbus High School fosters the values of human dignity, responsibility, importance of family, informed citizenship and moral decision making. Columbus students are caring, concerned and involved persons who operate from a strong value foundation rooted in faith and nurtured by family. They are disciplined, enthusiastic, willing to serve and represent diverse cultures and economic backgrounds. The Columbus student acquires a knowledge of Catholic vision and values and a responsibility to self, family, community and society. The student's knowledge includes the skills of effective communication, decision making, problem-solving and conflict resolution to be used in career, leisure, service and faith.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cedar Valley Catholic Schools often compared to?
Cedar Valley Catholic Schoolsis often viewed alongside schools like St. Madeleine Sophie School, Bishop Foley Catholic High School, Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School by visitors of our site.
What is Cedar Valley Catholic Schools's ranking?
Cedar Valley Catholic Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Cedar Valley Catholic Schools?
The application deadline for Cedar Valley Catholic Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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