Mater Dei School Nativity Center serves 122 students in grades 5-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student:teacher of Mater Dei School Nativity Center is 9:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked IA School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,254
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Mater Dei School Nativity Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Year Founded
1881
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
122 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
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
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mater Dei School Nativity Center cost?
Mater Dei School Nativity Center's tuition is approximately $4,254 for private students.
What schools are Mater Dei School Nativity Center often compared to?
Mater Dei School Nativity Center is often viewed alongside schools like Sacred Heart School by visitors of our site.
What is Mater Dei School Nativity Center's ranking?
Mater Dei School Nativity Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Mater Dei School Nativity Center?
The application deadline for Mater Dei School Nativity Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Mater Dei School Nativity Center vs. Sacred Heart School
The nearest high school to Mater Dei School Nativity Center is Siouxland Christian School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Mater Dei School (1.9 miles away)
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(Catholic)
3719 Ridge Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-6216
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-6216
1.9 miles
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6000 Gordon Drive
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-4732
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-4732
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 341 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
1315 1st Ave
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1526
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1526
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Pauls Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
614 Jennings St
Sioux City, IA 51101
(712) 258-6325
Sioux City, IA 51101
(712) 258-6325
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 49 students
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(Catholic)
1021 Douglas St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-0573
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-0573
4.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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