St. Andrew The Apostle
The mission of St. Andrew the Apostle School is to build a Catholic environment that promotes excellence in learning and development of the whole person through the Gospel message.
Working with parents, staff and our parish community, we seek to form leaders by guiding our students to their highest levels of spiritual and academic potential.
We offer an environment which encompasses a quality academic curriculum, mutual respect, intellectual curiosity and service to others.
Quick Stats (2021-22)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 175 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1959
Student Body
Total Students
175 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
72%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
List of Courses Offered
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Offer religion four days a week with Mass on Wednesdays
- Small classes of 15-20 students
- Before and After Care available for a fee
- Non-Common Core Math and Language Arts
- Iowa Testing in the Fall; Benchmark testing as needed
- Core subjects: Religon, Math, language Arts, Science, Social Studies
- Specials: Art, music, PE, Rosetta Stone languages, technology,
- Sports: Flag Football, girls Volleyball, Basketball, Co-ed volleyball
- After School activities: Middle school play, game club, chess, Builders Club, chorus, Karate, Student Council
- Use of SMART boards in all curriculum areas
- One-to-One technology usage through chromebooks
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