Ss Peter & Paul School in West Bend, IA, serves 46 co–ed students from kindergarten through 6th grade in a rural community setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 9:1, with a total of 5 teachers providing instruction for all grade levels.
Founded with a Catholic religious affiliation, Ss Peter & Paul School is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
As a rural private school, Ss Peter & Paul offers elementary education at a smaller enrollment size compared to nearby schools in the region.
Tuition and acceptance rate details are in line with regional averages for Iowa private elementary schools.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
46 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Ss Peter & Paul School?
The application deadline for Ss Peter & Paul School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Ss Peter & Paul School is Bishop Garrigan Campus (17.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Mary School (16.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Seton Grade School (16.2 miles away)
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St. Mary School![St. Mary School Photo - Linked Together Through Christ]( "St. Mary School Photo - Linked Together Through Christ")
(Catholic)
303 3rd Avenue North
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-2134
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-2134
16.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 151 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
Seton Grade School
(Catholic)
808 E Lucas St
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3509
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3509
16.2 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 250 students Tuition listed
Pocahontas Catholic School
(Catholic)
305 Sw 3rd St
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-3603
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-3603
16.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 84 students Tuition listed
Bishop Garrigan Campus
(Catholic)
1224 N Mccoy St
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3521
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3521
17.1 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 253 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Emmetsburg Catholic School
(Catholic)
1903 Broadway St
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-3464
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-3464
19.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
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