Shelby County Catholic School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Shelby County Catholic School

2005 College Pl Harlan, IA 51537

Tel: (712) 755-5634

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 120 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,500
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 120 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,500
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Shelby County Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Shelby County Catholic School
Pre-K	20
Kind	32
1	14
2	9
3	13
4	18
5	14

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1884

School Calendar

School Motto

Small School, Big Heart

Student Body

Total Students

120 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 16%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

25%

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other special emphasis association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,500

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Tuition Notes

Tuition assistance is available. Education Savings Accounts available through the State of Iowa.

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Joanne Erlbacher

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School Notes

Our mission statement, Shelby County Catholic School, growing infaith with Jesus, is a family-oriented school committed to academicexcellence, sums up what we believe are the most important tenetsof our school. First and foremost is our faith in Jesus. We share the faith with our students and families by not onlyteaching the doctrine of our faith but also by living the faith aswe strive to teach our students to see Christ in each and everyperson.
Secondly, we recognize the importance of our families and encouragethe involvement of parents, guardians, and other family members inour school community. Our teachers know and care about eachstudent as an individual. Our family-oriented cultureprovides a safe and caring learning environment.
Finally, our commitment to academic excellence guides us tocontinually assist our students to do their very best in theclassroom and in extracurricular activities. At Shelby CountyCatholic School, faith and learning are intertwined as we work todevelop the skills and talents our students will need to besuccessful in the future.

PK students must be four-years old by Sept. 15 of the enrolmentyear. Kindergarten studnets must be five-years old by Sept.15.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Shelby County Catholic School cost?

Shelby County Catholic School's tuition is approximately $4,500 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Shelby County Catholic School?

The acceptance rate of Shelby County Catholic School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.

What is Shelby County Catholic School's ranking?

Shelby County Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Shelby County Catholic School?

The application deadline for Shelby County Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Iowa is $9,021 for elementary schools and $11,342 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Iowa is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).