Gehlen Catholic School

709 Plymouth St Ne
Le Mars, IA 51031

www.gehlencatholic.org

Gehlen Catholic School is founded on the four guiding principles of faith, values, service, and academic excellence.

A proud part of the tradition and growth of the LeMars area and the Sioux City Diocese, Gehlen continues to serve the Lord and His People by providing an outstanding Catholic education.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked IA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 534 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Year Founded

1953

Colors

Green, Gold

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Student Body

Total Students

534 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

15%

State avg.: 16%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

42 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

School Mascot: Jaybird

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked IA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 534 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).