St. Luke The Evangelist Catholic School

St. Luke The Evangeli Catholic School in Ankeny, IA, serves 243 co–ed students from kindergarten through 8th grade in a rural community setting.
Founded in 2015, the school provides Catholic–oriented elementary and middle school education with a udent–teacher ratio of 14:1.
The school employs 18 teachers and has a udent diversity representation of 12 percent.
Luke The Evangeli Catholic School is a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES).
The school is located near other private education options, including Ankeny Chriian Academy (PK–12) and Cottontail Creek Montessori School (PK–K).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
2015

Student Body

Total Students
243 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
St. Luke The Evangelist Catholic School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$4,800 for 1st Child (Parishioner Rate)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for St. Luke The Evangelist Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Luke The Evangelist Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Polk County, IA is $7,965 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Polk County, IA is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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