Bishop Garrigan Campus

Bishop Garrigan is a Catholic high school in Algona, Iowa.
Bishop Garrigan High school is dedicated to providing quality, value-centered Catholic high school education to young people of Kossuth County.
We seek to achieve a balance between academic excellence and Christian social conscience through a combination of intellectual preparation, physical development, belief in God, and service to our fellow human beings.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 3-12
  • Enrollment: 253 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $9,000
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Year Founded
1959
Colors
Gold, Black
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Student Body

Total Students
253 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Bishop Garrigan Campus Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
353 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 81%
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School Notes

  • School Motto: Superior education inspired by faith and vision.
  • School Mascot: Bear
  • Bishop Garrigan is a Catholic high school in Algona, Iowa. Bishop Garrigan High school is dedicated to providing quality, value-centered Catholic high school education to young people of Kossuth County. We seek to achieve a balance between academic excellence and Christian social conscience through a combination of intellectual preparation, physical development, belief in God, and service to our fellow human beings.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bishop Garrigan Campus cost?
Bishop Garrigan Campus's tuition is approximately $9,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Bishop Garrigan Campus?
The acceptance rate of Bishop Garrigan Campus is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.
When is the application deadline for Bishop Garrigan Campus?
The application deadline for Bishop Garrigan Campus is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 3-12
  • Enrollment: 253 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $9,000
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Iowa is $9,527 for elementary schools and $11,241 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Iowa is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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