St. Pius X Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 397 students
Yearly Tuition: $2,844
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Pius X Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Pius X Catholic School
Pre-K	39
Kind	36
1	38
2	38
3	47
4	42
5	49
6	36
7	40
8	32

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Year Founded

1955

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Student Body

Total Students

397 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

13%

State avg.: 16%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

40%

Average Class Size

20 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$2,844

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Tuition Notes

2 children: $5,064.00 3+children: $6,852.00

Admissions Director

Michelle Fournier

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

FootballTrack and Field

Volleyball

School Notes

St. Pius X School is a Preschool through 8th grade Catholic educational facility with more than 356 students located in Urbandale, Iowa -- a suburb of Des Moines.
Incorporate STEM concepts within the classroom.
Dynamic music program with co-curricular band, choir, musicals, and jazz band.
Long history of academic excellence.
We provide education for the whole child not only by integrating strong curriculum instruction but also by teaching religious principles as a part of everyday learning.
Building on the foundation of Catholic values established in the home, St. Pius X affords students the opportunity for further spiritual growth and the development of moral character.
As a result of this philosophy, a child grows strong in the beliefs of the Catholic faith while achieving academic success.
Student centered classrooms provide active participation for students through group and individual projects, cooperative learning, paired learning and mini-lab.
A community of faith with mission awareness service programs at all grade levels.

School Motto: Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples. Restore All Things In Christ.

St. Pius X School is a Preschool through 8th grade Catholic educational facility with more than 356 students located in Urbandale, Iowa -- a suburb of Des Moines. We provide education for the whole child not only by integrating strong curriculum instruction but also by teaching religious principles as a part of everyday learning. Building on the foundation of Catholic values established in the home, St. Pius X affords students the opportunity for further spiritual growth and the development of moral character. As a result of this philosophy, a child grows strong in the beliefs of the Catholic faith while achieving academic success. Student centered classrooms provide active participation for students through group and individual projects, cooperative learning, paired learning and mini-lab.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Pius X Catholic School cost?

St. Pius X Catholic School's tuition is approximately $2,844 for private students.

What sports does St. Pius X Catholic School offer?

St. Pius X Catholic School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Football, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Pius X Catholic School's ranking?

St. Pius X Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Pius X Catholic School?

The application deadline for St. Pius X Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Polk County, IA is $7,965 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Polk County, IA is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).