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 Stats (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
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.
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
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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