About the School
- Sccs St. Mary S Center in Panama, IA serves 74 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through grade 3 in a rural community setting.
- The school has a Catholic religious affiliation and is a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES).
- With 4 teachers, the student–teacher ratio of 19:1, supporting classroom instruction for early elementary grades.
- The school offers a regular elementary program designed for children in pre–kindergarten to third grade.
- Located in a small–town area,.
- Mary S Center provides education within a community–based Catholic elementary environment.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
74 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sccs St. Mary S Center?
The application deadline for Sccs St. Mary S Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Sccs St. Mary S Center is Liberty Christian School (37.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Shelby County Catholic School (9.2 miles away)
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Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
2005 College Pl
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-5634
Distance: 20.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students
Catholic
1012 2nd Ave S
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-5408
Distance: 20.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1004 1st Ave S
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-4766
Distance: 24.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students
Catholic
219 North 7th Street
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
(712) 642-2611
Distance: 36.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 104 students
Montessori School
400 Cloverdale Dr
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 325-8346
Distance: 37.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 20 students
Baptist
2701 Avenue N
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-2321
Distance: 37.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 675 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
400 Gleason Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-2316
Distance: 38.6 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 23 students
525 Woodbury Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 322-4520
Distance: 38.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,212 students
Catholic
201 S Clark St
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-3610
Distance: 38.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,200 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
116 S East Street
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-3610
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
2005 College Pl
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-5634
Distance: 20.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students
Catholic
1012 2nd Ave S
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-5408
Distance: 20.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1004 1st Ave S
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-4766
Distance: 24.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students
Catholic
219 North 7th Street
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
(712) 642-2611
Distance: 36.9 mi
Gr: K-5 | 102 students
Alternative School
2232 Washington St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 427-2723
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
2005 College Pl
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-5634
Distance: 20.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students
Catholic
1012 2nd Ave S
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-5408
Distance: 20.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1004 1st Ave S
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-4766
Distance: 24.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students
Catholic
219 North 7th Street
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
(712) 642-2611
Distance: 36.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 104 students
Montessori School
400 Cloverdale Dr
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 325-8346
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2105 Durant St
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-5903
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-5903
8.6 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 342 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Harlan Community Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2108 Durant Street
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-3196
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-3196
8.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 335 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Harlan High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2102 Durant
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-3101
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-3101
8.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 486 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Harlan Intermediate School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 19th St
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-2725
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-2725
8.8 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 309 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Boyer Valley Middle/high School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1102 Iowa Ave
Dunlap, IA 51529
(712) 643-2258
Dunlap, IA 51529
(712) 643-2258
10.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 219 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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