Seton Grade School

808 E Lucas St
Algona, IA 50511

Seton Grade School serves 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).

The student:teacher of Seton Grade School is 36:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 250 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-2

Year Founded

1959

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

Student Body

Total Students

250 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 16%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

36:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,000

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Application URL

Online Application

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Seton Grade School cost?

Seton Grade School's tuition is approximately $4,000 for private students.

When is the application deadline for Seton Grade School?

The application deadline for Seton Grade School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 250 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Iowa is $9,527 for elementary schools and $11,241 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Iowa is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).