Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Notre Dame Catholic School
About the School
- Notre Dame Preschool is designed to promote the development of each child to his or her fullest potential though an educational program permeated with Christian spirit and values.
- The children who attend our programs are encouraged to develop at their own rate spiritually, socially, emotionally, and physically through a variety of materials and experiences.
- Our goal is to provide a supportive, loving atmosphere based on Christian values.
- The programs are organized with some structure and discipline, yet freedom and comfort to develop a positive self-concept.
- The philosophy of Notre Dame Catholic School is that of our Lord in teaching students with love, patience, consistency, firmness, honesty and understanding.
- As Jesus does with His parables, teachers share knowledge that will inform students and also encourage them to search for deeper understanding of subject matter and its application to themselves.
- Through methods and role-modeling, teachers strive to build student self-esteem, self-determination, self-discipline, and responsibility in an atmosphere of optimism and love.
- Notre Dame Preschool/Playgroup welcomes everyone without regard to sex, race, religion or ethnic background.
- Our preschool/playgroup programs comply with the standards set by the Iowa Department of Education and are taught by a certified teachers with Early Childhood endorsement.
- Parents are welcome to observe and work with the program.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Notre Dame Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
185 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 16%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Notre Dame Catholic School?
The application deadline for Notre Dame Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Notre Dame Catholic School is Crossroads Academy (17.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Trinity Catholic School (11.1 miles away)
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Distance: 11.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
116 N. Main Street
Protivin, IA 52163
(563) 569-8556
Distance: 16.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
Po Box 114
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 379-7303
Distance: 17.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 29 students
Special Education School
107 Vernon St
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6356
Distance: 17.5 mi
Gr: NS-7 | 30 students
Montessori School
604 South Ave
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6491
Distance: 17.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students
Catholic
402 Rural Ave
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-4668
Distance: 17.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 29 students
Special Education School
107 Vernon St
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6356
Distance: 46.8 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 7 students
Pentecostal
3657 Sheffield Ln Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 288-4342
Distance: 47.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 322 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
311 4th St NW
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 437-3278
Distance: 49.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 292 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
2700 Schaeffer Lane NE
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 286-1050
Distance: 50.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 21
Catholic
2800 19th Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-3991
Distance: 11.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
116 N. Main Street
Protivin, IA 52163
(563) 569-8556
Distance: 17.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 29 students
Special Education School
107 Vernon St
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6356
Distance: 17.5 mi
Gr: NS-7 | 30 students
Montessori School
604 South Ave
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6491
Distance: 17.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students
Catholic
402 Rural Ave
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-4668
Distance: 23.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students
Catholic
216 N Broadway Ave
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-2865
Distance: 11.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
116 N. Main Street
Protivin, IA 52163
(563) 569-8556
Distance: 16.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
Po Box 114
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 379-7303
Distance: 17.5 mi
Gr: NS-7 | 30 students
Montessori School
604 South Ave
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-6491
Distance: 17.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students
Catholic
402 Rural Ave
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-4668
Distance: 23.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students
Catholic
216 N Broadway Ave
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-2865
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 4th Ave East
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2300
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2300
0.5 miles
Gr: K-4 | 349 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Schroder Dr
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2764
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2764
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 346 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Alternative School
145 Main Avenue S.
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-6464
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-6464
13.5 miles
Gr: 10-12
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
145 Main Ave S
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-6464
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-6464
13.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
301 Center Street
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-4451
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-4451
16.4 miles
Gr: PK | 20 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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