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.: 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 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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
Harvest Baptist School
(Baptist)
614 2nd Ave S
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-3074
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-3074
29.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 62 students
St. Edmond Catholic School
(Catholic)
2321 6th Avenue North
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-5182
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-5182
29.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students
Kanawha Christian School
(Christian)
470 E 5th St
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-2233
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-2233
32.7 miles
Gr: K-10 | 36 students
St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
312 Seneca St
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(502) 452-1712
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(502) 452-1712
42.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 310 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
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
Harvest Baptist School
(Baptist)
614 2nd Ave S
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-3074
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-3074
29.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 62 students
St. Edmond Catholic School
(Catholic)
2321 6th Avenue North
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-5182
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-5182
29.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students
St. Paul Lutheran Church & School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1217 4th Ave S
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-7208
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-7208
29.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
West Bend-mallard High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 3rd Ave Sw
West Bend, IA 50597
(515) 887-7831
West Bend, IA 50597
(515) 887-7831
4.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
West Bend-mallard Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 3rd Ave. Sw
West Bend, IA 50597
(515) 887-7831
West Bend, IA 50597
(515) 887-7831
4.6 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 132 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Twin Rivers Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 College Ave.
Bode, IA 50519
(515) 379-1309
Bode, IA 50519
(515) 379-1309
7.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 45 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Gilmore City Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
402 Se E Ave
Gilmore City, IA 50541
(515) 373-6124
Gilmore City, IA 50541
(515) 373-6124
11.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 59 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
West Bend-mallard Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 3rd Ave Sw
Mallard, IA 50562
(515) 887-7821
Mallard, IA 50562
(515) 887-7821
12.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 173 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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