St. Mary Catholic School in Centerville, IA, serves 61 co–educational udents from pre–kindergarten through 6th grade in a rural community setting.
The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 10:1 with a faculty of six teachers, supporting personalized instruction.
As a Catholic elementary school,. Mary Catholic School is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The udent body includes approximately 4 percent students of color, reflecting some diversity within the rural Centerville area.
Tuition rates align with typical private elementary school cos in Iowa, offering an option for families seeking faith–based education in Centerville.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
61 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Mary Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Mary Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Mary Catholic School is Ottumwa Christian School (31.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Seton Catholic Elementary School (31.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
117 E 4th St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 682-8826
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 682-8826
31.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 113 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Ottumwa Christian School
(Christian)
458 N Court St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-9119
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-9119
31.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Poverty Ridge Amish School
All-girls (Amish)
Rr 1 Box 160d
Mercer, MO 64661
Mercer, MO 64661
37.9 miles
Gr: 2-7 | 12 students
Life Church School
(Christian)
112 W Potter Ave
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2323
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2323
38.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 38 students
Mary Immaculate Elementary School
(Catholic)
712 E Washington St
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-1006
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-1006
39.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 76 students
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