Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Rose Of Lima School
About the School
- St. Rose Of Lima School in Denison, IA serves 129 udents from pre–kindergarten through grade 5 in a Catholic, co–ed elementary program within a town community setting.
- The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 22:1 supported by 6 teachers, providing classroom instruction for early elementary grades.
- Rose Of Lima School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for diversity, with 84% of udents representing students of color.
- The school is affiliated with the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the National Catholic Educational Association, reflecting its Catholic educational orientation.
- Located in a town locale,.
- Rose Of Lima offers an option for families seeking Catholic elementary education in the Denison area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Rose Of Lima School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
129 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
84%
State avg.: 16%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Rose Of Lima School?
The application deadline for St. Rose Of Lima School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Rose Of Lima School is Kuemper Catholic Grade School (25.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Zion Lutheran School (0.1 miles away)
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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1004 1st Ave S
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-4766
Distance: 23.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 56 students
Catholic
602 Peach St
Danbury, IA 51019
(712) 883-2244
Distance: 25.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
2005 College Pl
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-5634
Distance: 25.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,200 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
116 S East Street
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-3610
Distance: 25.5 mi
Gr: 6-8 | 241 students
Catholic
1519 N West Street
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-2123
Distance: 25.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,200 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
116 S East Street
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-3610
Distance: 25.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,212 students
Catholic
201 S Clark St
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-3610
Distance: 44.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 310 students
Catholic
312 Seneca St
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(502) 452-1712
Distance: 58.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 340 students
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6401 Sorensen Pkwy
Omaha, NE 68152
(402) 571-7670
Distance: 58.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 341 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7
6000 Gordon Drive
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-4732
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1004 1st Ave S
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-4766
Distance: 23.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 56 students
Catholic
602 Peach St
Danbury, IA 51019
(712) 883-2244
Distance: 25.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
2005 College Pl
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-5634
Distance: 25.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,200 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
116 S East Street
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-3610
Distance: 25.5 mi
Gr: 6-8 | 241 students
Catholic
1519 N West Street
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-2123
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1004 1st Ave S
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-4766
Distance: 23.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 56 students
Catholic
602 Peach St
Danbury, IA 51019
(712) 883-2244
Distance: 25.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
2005 College Pl
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-5634
Distance: 25.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,200 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
116 S East Street
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-3610
Distance: 25.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,212 students
Catholic
201 S Clark St
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-3610
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Quick Facts
Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Broadway
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3103
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3103
0.4 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 288 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Denison Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38 N 20th St
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3104
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3104
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 691 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Denison High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
819 N 16th St
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3101
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3101
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 777 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Denison Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 North 16th Street
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-9393
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-9393
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 502 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Boyer Valley Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
212 School St
Dow City, IA 51528
(712) 674-3248
Dow City, IA 51528
(712) 674-3248
9.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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