Bosco Catholic School System (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked IA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 321 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Bosco Catholic School System ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Bosco Catholic School System
Pre-K	30
Kind	27
1	17
2	24
3	28
4	13
5	30
6	16
7	27
8	20
9	29
10	15
11	24
12	21

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Year Founded

1956

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Student Body

Total Students

321 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 16%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

33 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Number of AP Courses

3 courses

Advanced Courses

AP GovernmentAP Literature and Composition

AP US History

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

12 sports

Sports

SoftballTrack and Field

VolleyballWrestling

Colors

White, Royal blue, Gold

School Mascot

Dons

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

8 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

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Lighthouse TeamNHS

RoboticsSpeech

Student Council

Arts and Music Programs:

ArtBand

Choir

School Notes

The Bosco Catholic School System, a Pk-12 institution with support from families, we respect, and encourage students to reach their potential Spiritually by developing a strong relationship with Jesus and knowledge of his Church, Academically by learning about and living healthy habits and Socially by becoming active members of the community who serve others as stewards of the Gospel so they are the Light of Christ in the world.

The Bosco Catholic School System, a Pk-12 institution with support from families, we respect, and encourage students to reach their potential Spiritually by developing a strong relationship with Jesus and knowledge of his Church, Academically by learning about and living healthy habits and Socially by becoming active members of the community who serve others as stewards of the Gospel so they are the Light of Christ in the world.

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What schools are Bosco Catholic School System often compared to?

Bosco Catholic School System is often viewed alongside schools like Columbus Catholic High School by visitors of our site.

What sports does Bosco Catholic School System offer?

Bosco Catholic School System offers 12 interscholastic sports: Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Bosco Catholic School System is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for most sports offered.

What is Bosco Catholic School System's ranking?

Bosco Catholic School System ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Bosco Catholic School System?

The application deadline for Bosco Catholic School System is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Iowa is $7,557 for elementary schools and $10,188 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Iowa is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).