St. Francis Xavier Elementary School (Top Ranked Private School for 2025-26)

203 2nd St Sw
Dyersville, IA 52040

St. Francis Xavier Catholic School utilize an active partnership between home and school to educate the whole child: spiritually, academically, emotionally, socially, culturally, and physically, within a Catholic values-based program.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked IA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 382 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,000
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Year Founded

1905

School Calendar

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Campus Size

10 acres

Student Body

Total Students

382 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 16%

Students by Grade

St. Francis Xavier Elementary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 13:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Number of AP Courses

5 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,000

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Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$50 million

School Notes

School Motto: Cultivating the full potential of each individual through the pursuit of academic, spiritual, and personal excellence.

St. Francis Xavier Catholic School utilize an active partnership between home and school to educate the whole child: spiritually, academically, emotionally, socially, culturally, and physically, within a Catholic values-based program.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Francis Xavier Elementary School cost?

St. Francis Xavier Elementary School's tuition is approximately $4,000 for private students.

What is St. Francis Xavier Elementary School's ranking?

St. Francis Xavier Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for St. Francis Xavier Elementary School?

The application deadline for St. Francis Xavier Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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