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 (2025-26)
- Top Ranked IA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Emmetsburg Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1903
Last Day of School
Fri. May 22, 2026
Campus Size
2 acres
Student Body
Total Students
111 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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)
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Little Mustangs Learning Center
Alternative School
525 6th St
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3548
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3548
22.5 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 13 students
Seton Grade School
(Catholic)
808 E Lucas St
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3509
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3509
22.9 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 250 students Tuition listed
Bishop Garrigan Campus
(Catholic)
1224 N Mccoy St
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3521
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3521
23.5 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 253 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1311 E. 18th St
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-8237
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-8237
23.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 91 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Pocahontas Catholic School
(Catholic)
305 Sw 3rd St
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-3603
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-3603
25.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 84 students Tuition listed
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