Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools (Top Ranked ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School for 2026-27)

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Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools

1021 Douglas St Sioux City, IA 51105

Tel: (712) 252-1350

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 1,365 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools in Sioux City, IA, serves 1,365 coâ€“ed students from preschool through 12th grade in a small city community setting.
Founded in 1949, the school is affiliated with the Catholic Church and holds membership in the National Association of Episcopal Schools.
The studentâ€“teacher ratio of 11:1, supported by 120 teachers serving grades PKâ€“12.
Approximately 28% of the student body represents students of color, ranking the school among the most diverse private schools in Iowa.
Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools has one of the largest student enrollments in the state and offers education in a cityâ€“based environment.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 1,365 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools
Pre-K	116
Kind	95
1	110
2	105
3	98
4	111
6	108
7	116
9	157
10	119
11	125
12	105

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Year Founded

1949

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Student Body

Total Students

1,365 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

28%

State avg.: 16%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

120 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Sports

Colors

Navy Blue, Gold

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Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.

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The application deadline for Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Sioux City, IA is $4,254 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).