Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Emmetsburg Catholic School
About the School
- Emmetsburg is well-known for its excellent school system and athletic teams.Iowa Lakes Community College, Emmetsburg Campus, offers tremendous opportunities through its varied programs to area students of all ages.
- The Smith Wellness Center attracts people from around the area with its excellent facilities and programming.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Emmetsburg Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1903
Campus Size
2 acres
Student Body
Total Students
111 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 16%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emmetsburg Catholic School's ranking?
Emmetsburg Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Emmetsburg Catholic School?
The application deadline for Emmetsburg Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Emmetsburg Catholic School is Bishop Garrigan Campus (23.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Little Mustangs Learning Center (22.5 miles away)
Show me:
Distance: 22.5 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 13 students
Alternative School
525 6th St
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3548
Distance: 22.9 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 250 students
Catholic
808 E Lucas St
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3509
Distance: 23.5 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 253 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1224 N Mccoy St
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3521
Distance: 23.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 155 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1311 E. 18th St
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-8237
Distance: 25.8 mi
Gr: K-5 | 84 students
Catholic
305 Sw 3rd St
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-3603
Distance: 23.5 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 253 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1224 N Mccoy St
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3521
Distance: 41.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 310 students
Catholic
312 Seneca St
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(502) 452-1712
Distance: 45.6 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
315 Martin Luther Drive PO Box 228
Northrop, MN 56075
(507) 436-5249
Distance: 46.3 mi
Gr: K-10 | 36 students
Christian
470 E 5th St
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-2233
Distance: 48.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 62 students
Baptist
614 2nd Ave S
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-3074
Distance: 22.5 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 13 students
Alternative School
525 6th St
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3548
Distance: 22.9 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 250 students
Catholic
808 E Lucas St
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3509
Distance: 23.5 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 253 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1224 N Mccoy St
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3521
Distance: 23.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 155 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1311 E. 18th St
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-8237
Distance: 25.8 mi
Gr: K-5 | 84 students
Catholic
305 Sw 3rd St
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-3603
Distance: 22.5 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 13 students
Alternative School
525 6th St
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3548
Distance: 22.9 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 250 students
Catholic
808 E Lucas St
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3509
Distance: 39.0 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 54 students
Christian
1125 S State St
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-5513
Distance: 39.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
201 Oxford Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-9492
Distance: 41.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 310 students
Catholic
312 Seneca St
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(502) 452-1712
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
West Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
602 Call St
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-4485
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-4485
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 293 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Emmetsburg High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 King St
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-2966
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-2966
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 118:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Emmetsburg Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 King Street
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-2892
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-2892
1.2 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 199 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Graettinger-terril High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 S Lincoln Ave
Graettinger, IA 51342
(712) 859-3286
Graettinger, IA 51342
(712) 859-3286
10 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Graettinger-terril Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 S Lincoln Ave
Graettinger, IA 51342
(712) 859-3286
Graettinger, IA 51342
(712) 859-3286
10 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 48 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
School Reviews
Endorse Emmetsburg Catholic School. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Recent Articles
How Much Homework Is Too Much?
Learn how to compare private school homework expectations, recognize excessive workloads, evaluate assignment quality, and ask better questions about academic balance before choosing a school for your child.
Learning Support Without a Formal Program
Learn what private schools mean by informal learning support, how services differ from formal programs, and which questions families should ask before choosing the right school today.
Beyond AP vs. IB: How to Judge Academic Rigor
Learn how to judge academic rigor at private schools without AP or IB by examining curriculum depth, assessments, faculty expectations, advanced coursework, student work, and college preparation outcomes.
Request Info
Did You Know?
The average private school tuition in Iowa is $9,021 for elementary schools and $11,342 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Iowa is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).
Related School Videos
Most Popular Articles
Quick Links
SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS:
SCHOOL BY TYPE (IA):
- Blue Ribbon (10)
- All-boys (1)
- Montessori (10)
- Daycare / Preschools (165)
- Summer School Programs (15)
- Dual Language Immersion Programs (3)
- Special Education (3)
- Alternative (5)
- ADD/ADHD Support (24)
- Online Schools (7)
- Religiously Affiliated (209)
- School Membership Associations (189)
- Schools with famous alumni (25)
OPEN-HOUSES & JOBS:
PUBLIC & BOARDING SCHOOLS:
PRIVATE SCHOOL DATA: