Notre Dame Catholic School
Tel:
(563) 547-4513
- Notre Dame Preschool is designed to promote the development of each child to his or her fullest potential though an educational program permeated with Christian spirit and values.
- The children who attend our programs are encouraged to develop at their own rate spiritually, socially, emotionally, and physically through a variety of materials and experiences.
- Our goal is to provide a supportive, loving atmosphere based on Christian values.
- The programs are organized with some structure and discipline, yet freedom and comfort to develop a positive self-concept.
- The philosophy of Notre Dame Catholic School is that of our Lord in teaching students with love, patience, consistency, firmness, honesty and understanding.
- As Jesus does with His parables, teachers share knowledge that will inform students and also encourage them to search for deeper understanding of subject matter and its application to themselves.
- Through methods and role-modeling, teachers strive to build student self-esteem, self-determination, self-discipline, and responsibility in an atmosphere of optimism and love.
- Notre Dame Preschool/Playgroup welcomes everyone without regard to sex, race, religion or ethnic background.
- Our preschool/playgroup programs comply with the standards set by the Iowa Department of Education and are taught by a certified teachers with Early Childhood endorsement.
- Parents are welcome to observe and work with the program.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Students: 229 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) National Association for the Education of Young Children |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 229 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 3% State avg.: 14% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school to Notre Dame Catholic School is Crossroads Academy (17.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school and preschool is Trinity Catholic School (11.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- ProtivinTrinity Catholic School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-6 | 44 students
11.1 miles
116 N. Main Street
Protivin, IA 52163
(563) 569-8556 11.1 PK-6
44 - SpillvilleSt Wenceslaus(Roman Catholic)Grades: K-3 | 82 students
14 miles
208 Church St
Spillville, IA 52168
(563) 562-3617 14 K-3
82 - DecorahNortheast Iowa Montessori SchoolMontessori SchoolGrades: NS-3 | 30 students
17 miles
418 W Water St
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6491 17 NS-3
30 - DecorahCrossroads AcademySpecial Education SchoolGrades: K-11 | 27 students
17.2 miles
107 Vernon St
Decorah, IA 52101
(608) 326-6481 17.2 K-11
27 - DecorahSt Benedict School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 156 students
17.5 miles
402 Rural Ave
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-4668 17.5 PK-8
156
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