About the School
- Balltown–sherrill Catholic School in Sherrill, IA, serves 56 students from pre–kindergarten through 6th grade in a rural community setting.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 with 4 teachers supporting its co–educational Catholic program.
- Nearby schools with similar grade spans include La Salle Catholic School and St. Charles Borromeo School, both within a 6–mile radius.
- The school's enrollment size and grade levels offer a small, community–focused education option for families in rural Iowa.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
56 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Balltown-sherrill Catholic School?
The application deadline for Balltown-sherrill Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Balltown-sherrill Catholic School is Tri-state Christian School (13.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Charles Borromeo School (5.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is La Salle Catholic School (5.6 miles away)
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Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: 2-8 | 24 students
Catholic
521 E. Dewey St.
Cassville, WI 53806
(608) 725-5173
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Catholic
835 Church St
Holy Cross, IA 52053
(563) 870-2405
Distance: 10.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 31 students
Catholic
100 US Highway 61 N
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2120
Distance: 13.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 180 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
3342 John Wesley Drive
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 582-1125
Distance: 13.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 116 students
Christian
5025 Saratoga Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 231-3701
Distance: 13.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 116 students
Christian
5025 Saratoga Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 231-3701
Distance: 14.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 915 students
Specialized Curriculum
2005 Kane St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-5456
Distance: 15.3 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 65 students
Special Education School
2005 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
Distance: 16.2 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 409 students
Catholic
1325 9th St Se
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7188
Distance: 28.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 29 students
Baptist
1110 N Marquette Rd
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-8559
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: 2-8 | 24 students
Catholic
521 E. Dewey St.
Cassville, WI 53806
(608) 725-5173
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Catholic
835 Church St
Holy Cross, IA 52053
(563) 870-2405
Distance: 10.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 31 students
Catholic
100 US Highway 61 N
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2120
Distance: 13.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 116 students
Christian
5025 Saratoga Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 231-3701
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 279 students
Catholic
4320 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 583-9488
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Catholic
835 Church St
Holy Cross, IA 52053
(563) 870-2405
Distance: 10.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 31 students
Catholic
100 US Highway 61 N
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2120
Distance: 13.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 180 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
3342 John Wesley Drive
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 582-1125
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 279 students
Catholic
4320 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 583-9488
Distance: 14.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 915 students
Specialized Curriculum
2005 Kane St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-5456
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cassville Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
412 Crawford St
Cassville, WI 53806
(608) 725-5307
Cassville, WI 53806
(608) 725-5307
5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 92 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Cassville High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 E Amelia St
Cassville, WI 53806
(608) 725-5116
Cassville, WI 53806
(608) 725-5116
5.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 79 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Potosi Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
128 Highway 61 N
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2163
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2163
11.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 166 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Potosi High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
128 Highway 61 N
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2161
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2161
11.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Potosi Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
128 Highway 61 N
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2161
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2161
11.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 66 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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