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 Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Patrick 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
126 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
46%
State avg.: 17%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- 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)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Patrick School?
The application deadline for St. Patrick School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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