St. Albert Catholic (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 675 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,000
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Albert Catholic ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Albert Catholic
Nursery	78
Pre-K	40
Kind	49
1	42
2	44
3	41
4	47
5	46
6	41
7	44
8	48
9	46
10	36
11	39
12	34

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1964

School Calendar

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Campus Size

15 acres

Student Body

Total Students

675 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

18%

State avg.: 16%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

42 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

48%

Average Class Size

22 students

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Average Percentile SSAT

84%

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Boys . . . khaki

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,000

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Tuition Notes

$5,990 (Kindergarten) - $9,170 (12th Grade). Local Catholic Parish Membership discount available.

% on Financial Aid

38%

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Angie Whitfield

Admissions Associate

Cecilia Hallstrom, Secondary

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$3.1 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

14 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

BowlingCheering

Cross CountryFootball

GolfSoccer

SoftballSwimming

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWrestling

Colors

Green, Gold

School Mascot

Falcons

School Notes

Committed to the teachings of the Catholic Church, the mission of Saint Albert Catholic Schools is to foster spiritual, moral, physical and intellectual growth for all students.
From the first days of preschool through high school graduation, Saint Albert Catholic Schools prepare your child for the world through spiritual guidance, superior education and a caring, disciplined environment. Saint Albert can provide a unique experience that can't be found anywhere else in Southwest Iowa - one that impacts each student in a profound way.

Committed to the teachings of the Catholic Church, the mission of Saint Albert Catholic Schools is to foster spiritual, moral, physical and intellectual growth for all students. From the first days of preschool through high school graduation, Saint Albert Catholic Schools prepare your child for the world through spiritual guidance, superior education and a caring, disciplined environment. Saint Albert can provide a unique experience that can't be found anywhere else in Southwest Iowa - one that impacts each student in a profound way.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Albert Catholic cost?

St. Albert Catholic's tuition is approximately $8,000 for private students.

What schools are St. Albert Catholic often compared to?

St. Albert Catholic is often viewed alongside schools like Heartland Christian School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Albert Catholic?

The acceptance rate of St. Albert Catholic is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.

What sports does St. Albert Catholic offer?

St. Albert Catholic offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. St. Albert Catholic is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for most sports offered.

What is St. Albert Catholic's ranking?

St. Albert Catholic ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for St. Albert Catholic?

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

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The average private school tuition in Iowa is $9,021 for elementary schools and $11,342 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).