The K-4 educational program at St. Patrick's School consists of self-contained classrooms with a low student/teacher ratio.
Whole and small group instruction is used in the content areas.
Individualized and remedial help is available for students who need additional assistance.
St. Patrick's middle school is defined as grades 5-8 with subjects being departmentalized.
Students in the middle school have the opportunity to participate in band, choir, sports, and student council.
Students are taught a strong core of subjects including religion.
They are encouraged to develop their moral and social values throughout their school day.
Some activities the middle school students participate in include Veteran's Day Program, Christmas and Spring programs, Adopt-a-Grandparent, Meals-on-Wheels, and a large variety of community service activities.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Patrick Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
64 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
57%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- The K-4 educational program at St. Patrick's School consists of self-contained classrooms with a low student/teacher ratio. Whole and small group instruction is used in the content areas. Individualized and remedial help is available for students who need additional assistance. St. Patrick's middle school is defined as grades 5-8 with subjects being departmentalized. Students in the middle school have the opportunity to participate in band, choir, sports, and student council. Students are taught a strong core of subjects including religion. They are encouraged to develop their moral and social values throughout their school day. Some activities the middle school students participate in include Veteran's Day Program, Christmas and Spring programs, Adopt-a-Grandparent, Meals-on-Wheels, and a large variety of community service activities.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Patrick Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Patrick Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Patrick Elementary School is Western Christian High School (14.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sheldon Christian School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Sanborn Christian School (9.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sheldon Christian School
(Christian)
1425 E 9th St
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 106 students
405 W 2nd Street
Sanborn, IA 51248
(712) 729-3288
Sanborn, IA 51248
(712) 729-3288
9.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Hull Christian School
(Christian)
1301 5th St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2273
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2273
14.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 171 students
Western Christian High School
(Christian)
925 5th St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1013
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1013
14.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hull Protestant Reformed Christian School
(Calvinist)
218 2nd St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2490
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2490
14.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 142 students Sports: 3
School Reviews
5 1/20/2023
St. Patrick's is a fantastic small, private school with a phenomenal staff. All staff ate very caringly and the small teacher-to-student ratio ensured that each child gets a lot of individual attention. The academics and curriculum are always improving and moving towards what will best prepare the students for life after St. Pat's. St. Pat's develops well-rounded students through faith-based education and community service. Also, the family atmosphere at St. Patrick`s makes everyone feel welcome.
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