Prince Of Peace Catholic School
Tel:
(563)242-1663
- Prince of Peace provides a rigorous, Christ-centered curriculum emphasizing faith formation, academics and discipline.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 261 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,792
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Prince Of Peace Catholic School places among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Year Founded | 1852 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 261 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 5% State avg.: 13% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 50% |
| Average Class Size | 16 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 3 courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP Statistics, College Biology, |
| Average ACT score | 22 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Khaki, blue or black pants and shirt with a collar in choice of 5 colors.) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $3,792 |
| Tuition Notes | K - 8 is $3906; High School is $5258 Discount for parish families |
| % on Financial Aid | 47% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $900 |
| Acceptance Rate | 95% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Karen Witt |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 13 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 8 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Chorus, Drama, National Honor Society, Pep Band, Quiz Bowl Team, Speech Team, Student Council, Yearbook |
School Notes
- 95% of high school students participate in extracurriculars
- Teachers average 14 years classroom experience
- School accredited by NCA and Iowa Department of Education
- 34% of student body are non-Catholics
- Learning to serve others is integral to curriculum
- Each class exceeds their grade level on standardized tests
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