St. Patrick Catholic School vs. Valley Lutheran School
Should you attend St. Patrick Catholic School or Valley Lutheran School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School


Top Rankings
St. Patrick Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Valley Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Overview
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We know choosing the right school for your child is a significant decision.
We love welcoming new families to Valley Lutheran School to see our mission in action.
Come visit, ask questions, and experience how we develop strong character and essential skills day in and day out.
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
1891
2003
Students Body
Total Students
169 students
181 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
21%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
17
18
Grade 1 Students
25
21
Grade 2 Students
23
14
Grade 3 Students
24
13
Grade 4 Students
18
15
Grade 5 Students
14
17
Grade 6 Students
21
8
Grade 7 Students
18
19
Grade 8 Students
9
12
Grade 9 Students
-
16
Grade 10 Students
-
11
Grade 11 Students
-
11
Grade 12 Students
-
6
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
17 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
12%
Average Class Size
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14
Number of AP Classes
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7
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Average ACT score
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25
Classroom Dress Code
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Formal
(Dress pants/shorts with Valley logoed apperal)
(Dress pants/shorts with Valley logoed apperal)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$9,948
Tuition Notes
Please visit our website for current tuition information and incentives. Tuition assistance is available.
ESAs through the State of Iowa are available to incoming families in the amount of $8,148 (deadline to apply is June 30th, new families can apply for 1/2 of the amount for 2nd semester). Two additional financial aid programs are available for qualifying families.
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$8,148
Admissions Director
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April Schriever
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
9
10
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubBattle of the Books
Knitting ClubMath Bee
Math CountsScience Club
Student CouncilYearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Band
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Chess ClubFellowship of Christian Athletes
National Honor SocietyRobotics Team
Science ClubSpeech Team
Student CouncilTitan Challenge
Arts and Music Programs:
Musical Theater
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Weightlifting
