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 Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Student Body
Total Students
74 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
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 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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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Shelby County Catholic School
(Catholic)
2005 College Pl
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-5634
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-5634
9.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Rose Of Lima School
(Catholic)
1012 2nd Ave S
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-5408
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-5408
20.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1004 1st Ave S
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-4766
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-4766
20.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2
219 North 7th Street
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
(712) 642-2611
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
(712) 642-2611
24.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students
Montessori Childrens House
Montessori School
400 Cloverdale Dr
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 325-8346
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 325-8346
36.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 104 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Liberty Christian School
(Baptist)
2701 Avenue N
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-2321
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-2321
37.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 20 students
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(Catholic)
400 Gleason Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-2316
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-2316
37.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 675 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
525 Woodbury Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 322-4520
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 322-4520
38.6 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 23 students
Kuemper Grade School Pk-8 Grades
(Catholic)
201 S Clark St
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-3610
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-3610
38.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,212 students
Kuemper Catholic Grade School
(Catholic)
116 S East Street
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-3610
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-3610
38.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,200 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Shelby County Catholic School
(Catholic)
2005 College Pl
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-5634
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-5634
9.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Rose Of Lima School
(Catholic)
1012 2nd Ave S
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-5408
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-5408
20.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1004 1st Ave S
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-4766
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-4766
20.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2
219 North 7th Street
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
(712) 642-2611
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
(712) 642-2611
24.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students
Blair Kids Academy
Alternative School
2232 Washington St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 427-2723
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 427-2723
36.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 102 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Shelby County Catholic School
(Catholic)
2005 College Pl
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-5634
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-5634
9.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Rose Of Lima School
(Catholic)
1012 2nd Ave S
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-5408
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-5408
20.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1004 1st Ave S
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-4766
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-4766
20.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2
219 North 7th Street
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
(712) 642-2611
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
(712) 642-2611
24.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students
Montessori Childrens House
Montessori School
400 Cloverdale Dr
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 325-8346
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 325-8346
36.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 104 students
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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