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Mater Dei School Nativity Center in Sioux City, IA, serves co–ed students in grades 5 through 8 with a total enrollment of 122 students in a city–based setting.
Established in 1881, the school operates under Catholic affiliation and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with 13 faculty members, supporting personalized instruction for middle school students.
Annual tuition is $4,254, aligning with the average private elementary school cost in Sioux City.
Mater Dei School Nativity Center ranks among the oldest private schools in Iowa, reflecting a long–standing presence in the Sioux City educational community.
Tuition will be based on a percentage of a family’s income or the actual cost to educate per student ($4,254 for K-8 and $6,375 for 9-12), whichever is the lowest. The limit is 7% of Adjusted Gross Income (AGI), except for families with one student and an
Admissions Director
Tom Betz
Endowment Size
$9 million
School Notes
School Motto: We sing a Victory song for the old Gold and Blue!
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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