Mater Dei School Nativity Center in Sioux City, IA, serves co鈥揺d students in grades 5 through 8 with a total enrollment of 122 students in a city鈥揵ased setting.
Established in 1881, the school operates under Catholic affiliation and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 9:1 with 13 faculty members, supporting personalized instruction for middle school students.
Annual tuition is $4,254, aligning with the average private elementary school cost in Sioux City.
Mater Dei School Nativity Center ranks among the oldest private schools in Iowa, reflecting a long鈥搒tanding presence in the Sioux City educational community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IA School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,254
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Mater Dei School Nativity Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Year Founded
1881
Student Body
Total Students
122 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition will be based on a percentage of a family鈥檚 income or the actual cost to educate per student ($4,254 for K-8 and $6,375 for 9-12), whichever is the lowest. The limit is 7% of Adjusted Gross Income (AGI), except for families with one student and an
Admissions Director
Tom Betz
Endowment Size
$9 million
School Notes
- School Motto: We sing a Victory song for the old Gold and Blue!
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mater Dei School Nativity Center cost?
Mater Dei School Nativity Center's tuition is approximately $4,254 for private students.
What schools are Mater Dei School Nativity Center often compared to?
Mater Dei School Nativity Center is often viewed alongside schools like Sacred Heart School by visitors of our site.
What is Mater Dei School Nativity Center's ranking?
Mater Dei School Nativity Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Mater Dei School Nativity Center?
The application deadline for Mater Dei School Nativity Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
Popular comparisons: Mater Dei School Nativity Center vs. Sacred Heart School
The nearest high school to Mater Dei School Nativity Center is Siouxland Christian School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Mater Dei School (1.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mater Dei School ![Mater Dei School Photo - Our teachers care about their students]( "Mater Dei School Photo - Our teachers care about their students")
(Catholic)
3719 Ridge Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-6216
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-6216
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 214 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6000 Gordon Drive
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-4732
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-4732
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 341 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
1315 1st Ave
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1526
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1526
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Pauls Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
614 Jennings St
Sioux City, IA 51101
(712) 258-6325
Sioux City, IA 51101
(712) 258-6325
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 49 students
Bishop Heelan Catholic High School ![Bishop Heelan Catholic High School Photo - Our students take great PRIDE in all of the school activities]( "Bishop Heelan Catholic High School Photo - Our students take great PRIDE in all of the school activities")
(Catholic)
1021 Douglas St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-0573
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-0573
4.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6000 Gordon Drive
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-4732
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-4732
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 341 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop Heelan Catholic High School ![Bishop Heelan Catholic High School Photo - Our students take great PRIDE in all of the school activities]( "Bishop Heelan Catholic High School Photo - Our students take great PRIDE in all of the school activities")
(Catholic)
1021 Douglas St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-0573
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-0573
4.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
1021 Douglas St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-1350
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-1350
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,365 students
2101 Court St
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 251-1816
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 251-1816
4.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 52 students
Gehlen Catholic School
(Catholic)
709 Plymouth St Ne
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-4181
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-4181
25.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 534 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mater Dei School ![Mater Dei School Photo - Our teachers care about their students]( "Mater Dei School Photo - Our teachers care about their students")
(Catholic)
3719 Ridge Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-6216
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-6216
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 214 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6000 Gordon Drive
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-4732
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-4732
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 341 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
1315 1st Ave
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1526
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1526
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Pauls Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
614 Jennings St
Sioux City, IA 51101
(712) 258-6325
Sioux City, IA 51101
(712) 258-6325
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 49 students
Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
1021 Douglas St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-1350
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-1350
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,365 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mater Dei School ![Mater Dei School Photo - Our teachers care about their students]( "Mater Dei School Photo - Our teachers care about their students")
(Catholic)
3719 Ridge Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-6216
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-6216
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 214 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6000 Gordon Drive
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-4732
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-4732
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 341 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
1315 1st Ave
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1526
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1526
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Pauls Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
614 Jennings St
Sioux City, IA 51101
(712) 258-6325
Sioux City, IA 51101
(712) 258-6325
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 49 students
Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
1021 Douglas St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-1350
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-1350
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,365 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 S. Cypress St.
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4000
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4000
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,495 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
5000 Mayhew Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4044
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4044
0.7 miles
Gr: K-2 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3601 Bushnell Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4048
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4048
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5401 Lorraine Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4030
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4030
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,076 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
(Math: 89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2700 S Maple St
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4047
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4047
1 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 244 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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