Queen Of Peace in Waterloo, IA offers co–ed Catholic education for grades PK through 8 in a central city community setting.
The school enrolls 134 students with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, supported by 9 teachers.
Approximately 41% of students at this Waterloo Catholic school represent students of color.
Queen Of Peace is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
Tuition and program details reflect its position among private elementary and middle schools in Waterloo.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
134 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
41%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Queen Of Peace?
The application deadline for Queen Of Peace is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Queen Of Peace is Columbus Catholic High School (3.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Royal Legacy Christian Academy (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Sonrise Christian School & Daycare (1.7 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Royal Legacy Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
715 E 4th St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 595-1097
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 595-1097
1 miles
Gr: K-7 | 25 students
928 Jefferson St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 235-6191
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 235-6191
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 57 students
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
600 Stephan Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 232-1422
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 232-1422
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students
St. Edward School
(Catholic)
139 E Mitchell Ave
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 233-6202
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 233-6202
3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Acceptance rate listed
Blessed Maria Assunta Pallotta Middle School
(Catholic)
3225 W 9th St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 232-1422
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 232-1422
3.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Columbus Catholic High School
(Catholic)
3231 W 9th St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 232-1422
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 232-1422
3.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Avg. class size: 18 students
4520 Rownd Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 266-4565
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 266-4565
4.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 181 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Cedar Ridge Christian School
(Christian)
1015 S. Division Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 235-9309
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 235-9309
6.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 364 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bosco Catholic School System
(Catholic)
405 16th Avenue Ne
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1692
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1692
9.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 8
Independence Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
700 13th St Ne
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-2743
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-2743
23 miles
Gr: 4-10 | 4 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Royal Legacy Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
715 E 4th St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 595-1097
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 595-1097
1 miles
Gr: K-7 | 25 students
928 Jefferson St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 235-6191
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 235-6191
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 57 students
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
600 Stephan Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 232-1422
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 232-1422
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students
St. Edward School
(Catholic)
139 E Mitchell Ave
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 233-6202
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 233-6202
3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Acceptance rate listed
Blessed Maria Assunta Pallotta Middle School
(Catholic)
3225 W 9th St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 232-1422
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 232-1422
3.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
928 Jefferson St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 235-6191
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 235-6191
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 57 students
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
600 Stephan Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 232-1422
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 232-1422
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students
Immanuel Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4820 Oster Parkway
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 260-2000
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 260-2000
4.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Bosco Catholic School System
(Catholic)
405 16th Avenue Ne
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1692
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1692
9.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 8
Immaculate Conception-st Joseph School
(Catholic)
Po Box 256
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1089
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1089
9.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
George Washington Carver Academy
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1505 Logan Ave
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2500
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2500
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Cunningham School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1224 Mobile St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2600
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2600
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
East High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
214 High St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2400
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2400
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,016 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
302 Cedar Bend St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1990
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1990
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Expo Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Independence Ave
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930
2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 561 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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