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

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IA School
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 339 students
Acceptance rate: 100%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Edward School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Edward School
Kind	46
1	50
2	53
3	58
4	59
5	41
8	32

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Year Founded

1905

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Student Body

Total Students

339 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

46%

State avg.: 16%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Saint Edward's School, founded upon the independent Episcopal school tradition, is a co-educational, pre-kindergarten through grade twelve, college preparatory school committed to educational excellence.
To empower each child to reach his or her full potential, the School community promotes an environment of advocacy, challenges the whole student, cultivates moral courage and spiritual growth, and inspires a lifelong passion for learning.

Saint Edward's School, founded upon the independent Episcopal school tradition, is a co-educational, pre-kindergarten through grade twelve, college preparatory school committed to educational excellence.
To empower each child to reach his or her full potential, the School community promotes an environment of advocacy, challenges the whole student, cultivates moral courage and spiritual growth, and inspires a lifelong passion for learning.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Fr. John Gossman—Class of 1963 -
- Fr. Terry Brennan, S.J.—Class of 1964 -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Edward School is often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Ridge Christian School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Edward School?

The acceptance rate of St. Edward School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.

Who are famous alumni from St. Edward School?

St. Edward School famous alumni include: Fr. John Gossman—Class of 1963 and Fr. Terry Brennan, S.J.—Class of 1964.

What is St. Edward School's ranking?

St. Edward School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Edward School?

The application deadline for St. Edward School 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).