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Saint Patrick's Catholic School has a long tradition of offering the children of Perry, Iowa a superior education rooted in the teachings of Christ.
Our school has gone through many positive changes throughout the years and we will continue to achieve the high standards set by our predecessors.
Our primary focus in everything we do at Saint Patrick's is to ensure our children meet our high academic standards and to become stewards for Christ.
St. Pat's Home & School Organization is the parent/teacher organization of St.
Patrick's school. Our purpose is to promote open communication, good will, and cooperation among the parents, faculty, administration, school board, and the parish of St.
Patrick's. We also direct and coordinate parental support of St. Patrick's through assistance in activities, social functions and fundraisers.
The mission of the Catholic schools of the Diocese of Des Moines is to provide meaningful educational experiences for children/adolescents in an environment integrated by Gospel values which nurtures faith, community, prayer and service.
Quick Facts (2026)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 110 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Saint Patrick's Catholic School has a long tradition of offering
the children of Perry, Iowa a superior education rooted in the
teachings of Christ. Our school has gone through many positive
changes throughout the years and we will continue to achieve the
high standards set by our predecessors. Our primary focus in
everything we do at Saint Patrick's is to ensure our children meet
our high academic standards and to become stewards for Christ. St.
Pat's Home & School Organization is the parent/teacher organization
of St. Patrick's school. Our purpose is to promote open
communication, good will, and cooperation among the parents,
faculty, administration, school board, and the parish of St.
Patrick's. We also direct and coordinate parental support of St.
Patrick's through assistance in activities, social functions and
fundraisers. The mission of the Catholic schools of the Diocese of
Des Moines is to provide meaningful educational experiences for
children/adolescents in an environment integrated by Gospel values
which nurtures faith, community, prayer and service.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 110 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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The average private school tuition in Iowa is $8,981 for elementary schools and $11,290 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
