Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,212 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Kuemper Grade School Pk-8 Grades
About the School
- Kuemper Grade School Pk–8 Grades in Carroll, IA offers co–ed Catholic education spanning pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a town setting.
- The school serves a total student body of approximately 1,212 students with a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 and employs 86 teachers.
- The student population includes 11.53% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the Carroll community.
- Kuemper Grade School Pk–8 Grades ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for its large student body size.
- Located near other private Catholic and Lutheran schools, Kuemper provides a faith–based education option with comprehensive grade coverage in Carroll, IA.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,212 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Kuemper Grade School Pk-8 Grades ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
1,212 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 16%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kuemper Grade School Pk-8 Grades's ranking?
Kuemper Grade School Pk-8 Grades ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Kuemper Grade School Pk-8 Grades?
The application deadline for Kuemper Grade School Pk-8 Grades is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Kuemper Grade School Pk-8 Grades is Kuemper Catholic Grade School (0.1 miles away)
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Distance: 0.1 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: 1.2 mi
Gr: 6-8 | 241 students
Catholic
1519 N West Street
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-2123
Distance: 25.5 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students
Catholic
1012 2nd Ave S
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-5408
Distance: 25.5 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: 37.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
2005 College Pl
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-5634
Distance: 0.1 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: 43.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 310 students
Catholic
312 Seneca St
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(502) 452-1712
Distance: 46.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 62 students
Baptist
614 2nd Ave S
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-3074
Distance: 47.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students
Catholic
2321 6th Avenue North
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-5182
Distance: 50.0 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 125 students
1251 334th St
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-3481
Distance: 0.1 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: 1.2 mi
Gr: 6-8 | 241 students
Catholic
1519 N West Street
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-2123
Distance: 25.5 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students
Catholic
1012 2nd Ave S
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-5408
Distance: 25.5 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: 37.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
2005 College Pl
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-5634
Distance: 0.1 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-5 | 129 students
Catholic
1012 2nd Ave S
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-5408
Distance: 25.5 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: 37.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
2005 College Pl
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-5634
Distance: 42.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Catholic
1302 5th St
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-4186
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1026 N Adams St
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8040
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8040
0.8 miles
Gr: 3-4 | 232 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
525 East 18th Street
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8030
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8030
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 419 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2809 N Grant Rd
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8010
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8010
2.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 483 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
(Math: 72% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3203 N. Grant Road
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8020
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8020
2.3 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 459 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
602 Idaho St.
Glidden, IA 51443
(712) 659-2205
Glidden, IA 51443
(712) 659-2205
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 227 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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