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

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

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

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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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Student Body

Total Students

339 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

46%

State avg.: 16%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 85%

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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 91%.

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 and Largest student body.

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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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Iowa is $7,557 for elementary schools and $10,188 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Iowa is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).