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Spalding Catholic Schools

908 6th Ave
Alton, IA 51003

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Tel: (712) 756-4532

www.spaldingcatholic.org

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Spalding Catholic Schools Photo #1 - Spalding Catholic School is a Prek-6th grade school, located in northwest Iowa.

Our school has a tradition of excellence with founding of individual parish schools in Alton, Granville and Hospers, Iowa. Through the last 100 years, our school has changed and grown with the times, and currently we are a PreK-6 school located in Alton, Iowa.

Our students come from surrounding areas, including Orange City, Alton, Hospers and Granville.

We have strong traditions in technology. Our seasoned staff offers individualized attention, and with the family atmosphere, our children grow and thrive in a caring environment.

We prepare students for the future with service learning, foreign language exposure (Spanish) in grades K-6, and a project learning focus. We are known for our faith, science education and consistently high assessment results.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 52 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Spalding Catholic Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild learning differences

Year Founded

1962

Colors

Black, Gold

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

52 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

17%

State avg.: 16%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

10%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,000

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Tuition Notes

Grades K-6 tuition is $3000.

% on Financial Aid

70%

Admissions Director

Dan Goebel

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:

Band available through school partnership

School Notes

Center in Alton (grades PreK-6).
Our own busing system for both rural and city routes.
Specials courses taught by certified teachers in PE, Art, andMusic.
Project based learning and STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art and Math) focus infused in the curriculum.
Values based education taught and other-focused outcomes expected.

Source: Verified school update

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Spalding Catholic Schools's tuition is approximately $3,000 for private students.

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The application deadline for Spalding Catholic Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 52 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Iowa is $8,981 for elementary schools and $11,290 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Iowa is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).