Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools

Bishop Heelan is a private, Catholic high school in Sioux City, Iowa.
It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sioux City.
The school mascot is Crusaders, and their colors are navy and old gold.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked IA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,365 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Bishop Heelan 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
Year Founded
1949
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold

Student Body

Total Students
1,365 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools's ranking?
Bishop Heelan 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 Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools?
The application deadline for Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked IA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,365 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Sioux City, IA is $4,254 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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