St Augustin Catholic School
Tel:
(515)279-5947
- St. Augustin Catholic School is a Nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School by the US Dept of Education.
- St. Augustin School has been educating students since 1923. Today the enrollment is approximately 300 students, Pre-K through 8, and the commitment the Sisters of St. Dominic made to academic excellence in a catholic environment has not changed throughout the years.
- St Augustin School strives to provide a program of Catholic religious studies and experiences while offering a second to none academic program which challenges students of all levels to excellence and fosters a life long love of learning.
- Saint Augustin Catholic School is committed to the stardards for excellence in education we have set over generations.
- We continue to be not only a superb school for academia, but a leader in the field for providing strong guidance, spiritual development and the discipline neccessary for our students to succeed in high school, college and well beyond.
- The skills our students acquire in these early years of education inspire a life-long passion for learning and teach them to set expectations for themselves intellectually as well as fostering individuals to become caring, responsible and compassion members of our community.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Students: 250 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,600
- Average class size: 26 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St Augustin Catholic School places among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-8 |
| Year Founded | 1923 |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2004 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 250 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 6% State avg.: 13% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 75% |
| Average Class Size | 26 students |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $2,600 |
| Tuition Notes | A reduction for multiple children |
| % on Financial Aid | 10% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $1,300 |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 5 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Football, Softball, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Football, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 3 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Mock Trial, Musical, Speech Paradigm |
School Notes
- St. Augustin Catholic School. National Blue Ribbon School, has been educating students since 1923. Today the enrollment is approximately 300 students, Pre-K through 8, and the commitment the sisters of St. Dominic made to academic excellence in a catholic environment has not changed throughout the years. St Augustin School strives to provide a program of Catholic religious studies and experiences while offering a second to none academic program which challenges students of all levels to excellence and fosters a life long love of learning. Saint Augustin Catholic School is committed to the stardards for excellence in education we have set over generations. We continue to be not only a superb school for academia, but a leader in the field for providing strong guidance, spiritual development and the discipline neccessary for our students to succeed in high school, college and well beyond. The skills our students acquire in these early years of education inspire a life-long passion for learning and teach them to set expectations for themselves intellectually as well as fostering individuals to become caring, responsible and compassion members of our community. Come visit us and see what we have to offer! Small classes and a ratio of 12 to one!
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