St. Patrick Catholic School vs. Valley Lutheran School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
St. Patrick Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Valley Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
Overview
At St. Patrick Catholic School, learning is engaging and exciting.
Students develop a strong foundation in core subjects, where small groups within the classroom allow teachers to provide a more personalized learning environment.
Our well-rounded curriculum includes vocal music, art, physical education, and public speaking with the option of instrumental music starting in grades 5-8.
Spanish instruction begins in preschool and continues through grade 8.
Technology is integrated into the curriculum with Apple MacBooks and iPads.
Our St. Patrick family is a closely-knit network of teachers, staff and parents who join together to educate the whole child, reinforcing the faith and values children are learning at home.
We understand that the decision of where your child will spend so much of their childhood attending school is an important decision.
We invite you to visit Valley Lutheran School and ask questions so that you can capture for yourself a picture of the character and skills Valley strives day in and day out to instill into our students.
Our prayer is that you will see the difference a Christ-centered, academically challenging education will have for your child.
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
1891
2003
Students Body
Total Students
252 students
146 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
30%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
48
-
Kindergarten Students
30
13
Grade 1 Students
29
16
Grade 2 Students
21
9
Grade 3 Students
29
8
Grade 4 Students
26
17
Grade 5 Students
14
6
Grade 6 Students
27
10
Grade 7 Students
19
10
Grade 8 Students
9
9
Grade 9 Students
-
9
Grade 10 Students
-
14
Grade 11 Students
-
15
Grade 12 Students
-
10
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
15 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
15%
Average Class Size
n/a
11
Number of AP Classes
n/a
7
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:10
Average ACT score
n/a
25
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Formal
(Dress pants/shorts with Valley logoed apperal)
(Dress pants/shorts with Valley logoed apperal)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jun. 30 / rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$9,070
Tuition Notes
Please visit our website for current tuition information and incentives. Tuition assistance is available.
ESAs through the State of Iowa are available to incoming families in the amount of $7,635 (deadline to apply is June 30th). Two additional financial aid programs are available for qualifying families.
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$7,635
Admissions Director
n/a
April Schriever
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
9
10
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art Club, Band, Battle of the Books, Knitting Club, Math Bee, Math Counts, Science Club, Student Council, Yearbook
Chess Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Model UN, Musical Theater, National Honor Society, Robotics Team, Speech Team, Student Council, Titan Challenge, Weightlifting