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Pocahontas Catholic School

305 Sw 3rd St Pocahontas, IA 50574

Tel: (712) 335-3603

www.pokycatholic.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IA School
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 84 students
Yearly Tuition: $2,200
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IA School
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 84 students
Yearly Tuition: $2,200
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Pocahontas Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Pocahontas Catholic School
Kind	20
1	16
2	10
3	14
4	15
5	9

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Year Founded

1896

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Student Body

Total Students

84 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 16%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$2,200

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Tuition Notes

Per child price for entire school year.

School Notes

The education of your children is of key importance to you, the faculty, staff, and myself.
We endeavor to foster the growth of your children by building a faith community here that hears the Gospel message of Jesus Christ and shares that message through lives of Christian service.
It is a challenging, ongoing task that prepares the students for their role as citizens of the country and holy mother Church.
It is our commitment to prepare our students to thrive in a world where peace and justice are wanting values and morals, where their ability to succeed is based on their ability to problem solve, and where their goals are planted in the firm vision of life with Jesus in His service.The teachers and staff here model our goals.
I am proud to work with them and invite you to share in our commitment to enable the students to be the best they can be. It is an exciting time to be learning and being a part of Pocahontas Catholic School.
Mrs. Edge.

The education of your children is of key importance to you, the faculty, staff, and myself.
We endeavor to foster the growth of your children by building a faith community here that hears the Gospel message of Jesus Christ and shares that message through lives of Christian service.
It is a challenging, ongoing task that prepares the students for their role as citizens of the country and holy mother Church.
It is our commitment to prepare our students to thrive in a world where peace and justice are wanting values and morals, where their ability to succeed is based on their ability to problem solve, and where their goals are planted in the firm vision of life with Jesus in His service.The teachers and staff here model our goals.
I am proud to work with them and invite you to share in our commitment to enable the students to be the best they can be. It is an exciting time to be learning and being a part of Pocahontas Catholic School.
Mrs. Edge.

Source: Verified school update

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Pocahontas Catholic School's tuition is approximately $2,200 for private students.

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Pocahontas Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.

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The application deadline for Pocahontas Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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