St. Paul The Apostle School (Closed 2010)

About the School

  • St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School...where students are embraced by faith and inspired to learn.

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1954

Student Body

Total Students
70 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 21%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Sports

Total Sports Offered
7 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Bell ChoirK-Kids
National Junior Honor SocietyStudent Council

School Notes

  • St. Paul School ranks in the top 1-3% in the nation on Iowa standardized tests.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. Paul The Apostle School offer?
St. Paul The Apostle School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball and Wrestling.
When is the application deadline for St. Paul The Apostle School?
The application deadline for St. Paul The Apostle School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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