Spalding Catholic School in Granville, IA serves 55 students from preschool through 6th grade in a Catholic, co–educational town–based setting.
Founded in 1962, the school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with 6 total teachers.
The student body includes 23.5% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the local community.
Spalding Catholic offers a regular elementary program within the town locale and participates in other school associations.
Nearby Catholic schools include similar grade spans and student–teacher ratios, providing options for families in the Granville area.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1962
Colors
Black, Gold
Student Body
Total Students
55 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
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 Spalding Catholic School?
The application deadline for Spalding Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Spalding Catholic School is Unity Christian High School (10.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Spalding Catholic Schools (7.1 miles away)
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Spalding Catholic Schools ![Spalding Catholic Schools Photo - Spalding Catholic School is a Prek-6th grade school, located in northwest Iowa.]( "Spalding Catholic Schools Photo - Spalding Catholic School is a Prek-6th grade school, located in northwest Iowa.")
(Catholic)
908 6th Ave
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4532
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4532
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Spaulding Catholic School
(Catholic)
908 6th Ave
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4532
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4532
7.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 60 students
Zion-st John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
103 W Bertha St
Paullina, IA 51046
(712) 949-3915
Paullina, IA 51046
(712) 949-3915
9.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Orange City Christian School
(Calvinist)
604 3rd St Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-2274
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-2274
9.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students
Unity Christian High School
(Christian)
216 Michigan Ave Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4114
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4114
10.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 312 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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Unity Christian High School
(Christian)
216 Michigan Ave Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4114
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4114
10.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 312 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
523 Madison Street
Remsen, IA 51050
(712) 786-1433
Remsen, IA 51050
(712) 786-1433
12.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students
Gehlen Catholic School
(Catholic)
709 Plymouth St Ne
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-4181
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-4181
19.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 534 students
Western Christian High School
(Christian)
925 5th St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1013
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1013
19.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Christian High School
(Calvinist)
1811 Hayes Ave
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1921
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1921
20.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students
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Spalding Catholic Schools ![Spalding Catholic Schools Photo - Spalding Catholic School is a Prek-6th grade school, located in northwest Iowa.]( "Spalding Catholic Schools Photo - Spalding Catholic School is a Prek-6th grade school, located in northwest Iowa.")
(Catholic)
908 6th Ave
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4532
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4532
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Spaulding Catholic School
(Catholic)
908 6th Ave
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4532
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4532
7.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 60 students
Zion-st John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
103 W Bertha St
Paullina, IA 51046
(712) 949-3915
Paullina, IA 51046
(712) 949-3915
9.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Orange City Christian School
(Calvinist)
604 3rd St Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-2274
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-2274
9.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students
St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
523 Madison Street
Remsen, IA 51050
(712) 786-1433
Remsen, IA 51050
(712) 786-1433
12.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students
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Spalding Catholic Schools ![Spalding Catholic Schools Photo - Spalding Catholic School is a Prek-6th grade school, located in northwest Iowa.]( "Spalding Catholic Schools Photo - Spalding Catholic School is a Prek-6th grade school, located in northwest Iowa.")
(Catholic)
908 6th Ave
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4532
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4532
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Zion-st John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
103 W Bertha St
Paullina, IA 51046
(712) 949-3915
Paullina, IA 51046
(712) 949-3915
9.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Orange City Christian School
(Calvinist)
604 3rd St Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-2274
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-2274
9.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students
St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
523 Madison Street
Remsen, IA 51050
(712) 786-1433
Remsen, IA 51050
(712) 786-1433
12.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students
1020 4th Ave
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-3181
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-3181
13.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Moc-floyd Valley Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1104 5th Ave
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4128
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4128
7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 337 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Moc-floyd Valley High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
615 8th St Se
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4871
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4871
9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 486 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
South O'brien Secondary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
307 W Groesbeck
Paullina, IA 51046
(712) 949-3454
Paullina, IA 51046
(712) 949-3454
9.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 241 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Moc-floyd Valley Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1701 14th Street
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4606
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4606
9.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Mmcru High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Highland Drive
Marcus, IA 51035
(712) 376-4172
Marcus, IA 51035
(712) 376-4172
11.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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