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Mater Dei School Nativity Center

4243 Natalia Way Sioux City, IA 51106

Tel: (712) 274-0268

www.bishopheelan.org

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 122 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,254
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

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.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 122 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,254
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 5-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Mater Dei School Nativity Center
6	35
7	41
8	46

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Grade 8 is the largest grade at Mater Dei School Nativity Center, with 46 students.

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Student Body

Total Students

122 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 16%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,254

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Tuition Notes

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

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Mater Dei School Nativity Center's tuition is approximately $4,254 for private students.

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The average private school tuition in Sioux City, IA is $4,254 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).