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Mater Dei School Top 24 · Lowest Tuition (IA)

Sioux City ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 3,356 students in Sioux City, IA, 19% of all K-12 students in Sioux City, IA are educated in private schools versus (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
90% of private schools in Sioux City, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Sioux City ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Bishop Heelan Catholic High School Photo
Bishop Heelan Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 24
Catholic
1021 Douglas St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-0573
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Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 1,365 students
Catholic
1021 Douglas St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-1350
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Boys & Girls Home Family Services
Gr: 1-12 | 52 students
2101 Court St
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 251-1816
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Mater Dei School Nativity Center Photo
Mater Dei School Nativity Center
Gr: 5-8 | 122 students
Catholic
4243 Natalia Way
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-0268
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Sacred Heart School Photo
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
5010 Military Rd
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 233-1624
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Siouxland Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 341 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7
6000 Gordon Drive
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-4732
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Holy Cross School-blessed Sacrament Center Photo
Holy Cross School-blessed Sacrament Center
Gr: 3-8 | 253 students
Catholic
3030 Jackson St
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 277-4739
(1)
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Holy Cross School-st Michael Center Photo
Holy Cross School-st Michael Center
Gr: PK-2 | 110 students
Catholic
4105 Harrison St
Sioux City, IA 51108
(712) 239-1090
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Mater Dei School Photo
Mater Dei School
Gr: PK-4 | 214 students
Catholic
3719 Ridge Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-6216
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St. Pauls Lutheran School
Gr: PK-5 | 49 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
614 Jennings St
Sioux City, IA 51101
(712) 258-6325
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Sioux City, Iowa ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

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Peacemakers Academy
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
6000 E Gordon Dr
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-2450
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Sioux City, IA ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

10
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
-9.1% (-1 school) 10-yr
3,356
Students
+65.2% (+1,324 students) 10-yr
$4,608
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
+50.0% (+6 students) 10-yr
25%
Students of Color
+31.6% (+6.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-21.4% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Sioux City)
This State (IA)
# Schools
10 Schools
259 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearSioux City, IA Total Schools
202510
202410
202310
202211
202111
202010
20199
20189
20179
201610
201511
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# Students
3,356 Students
52,730 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearSioux City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025336217179
2024336212172
2023205192174
2022230203185
2021230201180
2020226196171
2019214199175
2018214197172
2017204195180
2016187194178
2015185188167
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% Students of Color
25%
16%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSioux City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202525%16%34%
202425%16%34%
202331%17%33%
202222%15%33%
202122%16%32%
202024%15%32%
201936%14%31%
201835%15%31%
201719%13%32%
201619%13%32%
201519%12%32%
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0.49
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearSioux City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20250.490.470.65
20240.490.470.65
20230.540.500.65
20220.490.470.64
20210.490.470.64
20200.480.470.64
20190.570.460.63
20180.570.450.63
20170.420.390.61
20160.430.390.61
20150.400.390.61
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# American Indian Students
26 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
58 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSioux City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20252%3%5%
20242%2%5%
20232%3%5%
20223%2%4%
20213%3%4%
20203%2%4%
20192%2%4%
20182%2%4%
20173%2%4%
20163%2%4%
20153%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
661 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSioux City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202519%6%9%
202419%7%9%
202323%6%9%
202215%6%8%
202115%6%9%
202016%6%9%
201929%5%8%
201829%5%8%
201711%4%8%
201611%4%8%
201511%4%8%
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# Black Students
65 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSioux City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20252%3%7%
20242%3%7%
20233%3%8%
20222%3%7%
20212%3%7%
20202%3%8%
20192%3%7%
20182%3%7%
20172%2%7%
20162%2%7%
20152%2%8%
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# White Students
2,331 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
68%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSioux City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202568%70%52%
202468%71%52%
202364%68%52%
202269%71%54%
202169%70%54%
202070%71%54%
201959%72%56%
201859%72%56%
201775%77%58%
201674%76%58%
201577%76%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
248 Students
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
7%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSioux City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20257%18%26%
20247%17%26%
20237%20%25%
202210%18%25%
202110%18%25%
20208%18%24%
20197%18%24%
20187%18%23%
20178%15%22%
20169%16%22%
20156%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
306 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSioux City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202511:112:111:1
202411:112:111:1
202313:113:111:1
202213:113:111:1
202113:113:111:1
202012:113:112:1
201913:114:112:1
201813:114:112:1
201713:113:112:1
201613:113:112:1
201514:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
8%
39%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearSioux City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20258%40%55%
20248%41%54%
20238%41%54%
20228%41%54%
20218%42%54%
20208%42%54%
20198%42%53%
20188%39%53%
20178%36%53%
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Average Class Size
18 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSioux City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025181615
2024151615
2023151515
2022151615
2021151615
2020151615
2019151615
2018151615
2017151515
2016121515
2015121515
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Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
9 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,608
$9,320

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSioux City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025$4,608$9,791$15,012
2024$4,608$7,091$13,254
2023$4,608$5,542$12,626
2022$4,608$5,359$12,187
2021$4,608$5,359$11,800
2020$4,678$5,279$11,512
2019$4,678$5,264$11,293
2018$4,678$5,153$11,017
2017$4,678$4,857$10,708
2016$4,678$5,552$10,356
2015$4,608$5,568$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
25%
37%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearSioux City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202525%37%34%
202425%38%34%
202325%38%34%
202225%38%33%
202125%38%33%
202025%36%32%
201925%36%31%
201825%37%30%
201725%35%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$2,780

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2017-2025)

YearSioux City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025$2,000$2,769$7,073
2024$2,000$2,727$6,930
2023$2,000$3,038$6,469
2022$2,000$2,364$6,289
2021$2,000$2,185$6,055
2020$2,000$2,161$5,921
2019$2,000$2,028$5,795
2018$2,000$1,968$5,456
2017$2,000$1,243$5,319
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Average Endowment Size
$9 million
$23.33 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
87%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearSioux City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202591%85%81%
202485%94%85%
202385%93%85%
202285%94%85%
202185%94%85%
202085%94%85%
201985%93%85%
201885%93%85%
201785%95%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
24 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Sioux City, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Sioux City, IA include Bishop Heelan Catholic High School, Sacred Heart School, and Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools.
How many private schools are located in Sioux City?
10 private schools are located in Sioux City.
How diverse are private schools in Sioux City?
Sioux City private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is higher than the Iowa private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in Sioux City go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Sioux City are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sioux City?
90% of private schools in Sioux City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Which private schools in Sioux City are often viewed compared to one another?

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