Kuemper Grade School Pk-8 Grades serves 1212 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student:teacher of Kuemper Grade School Pk-8 Grades is 14:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Top Ranked IA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,212 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Kuemper Grade School Pk-8 Grades ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
1,212 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: to provide excellent Catholic education of mind, body, and soul to empower all students to achieve to the best of their abilities in fulfillment of God's call.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kuemper Grade School Pk-8 Grades's ranking?
Kuemper Grade School Pk-8 Grades ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Kuemper Grade School Pk-8 Grades?
The application deadline for Kuemper Grade School Pk-8 Grades is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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