Immaculate Conception-st Joseph School

Immaculate Conception–st Joseph School in Gilbertville, IA, serves 235 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a rural community setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 with 18 teachers supporting its co–educational Catholic elementary and middle school program.
As a member of the National Catholic Educational Association, the school offers a faith–based curriculum aligned with Catholic traditions.
With a student body that is 1.57% students of color, the school reflects limited racial diversity within its rural Iowa location.
Tuition and specific affordability details are not provided, but the school competes locally with other Catholic and private schools in the Gilbertville and Waterloo area.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 235 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
235 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Immaculate Conception-st Joseph School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

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

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When is the application deadline for Immaculate Conception-st Joseph School?
The application deadline for Immaculate Conception-st Joseph School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 235 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Iowa is $9,547 for elementary schools and $11,290 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).

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