St. Benedict School (2026-27 Profile)

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St. Benedict School

402 Rural Ave Decorah, IA 52101

Tel: (563) 382-4668

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 178 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 178 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Benedict School
Pre-K	19
Kind	19
1	16
2	19
3	20
4	12
5	20
6	20
7	9
8	24

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

178 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 16%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

St. Benedict School, in partnership with families, educates students to achieve academic excellence through Gospel values and Catholic teachings while developing life long learning skills to create a positive impact in a diverse and ever changing world.
St. Benedict Preschool offers child centered and developmentally appropriate experiences which enable each child to foster feelings of self-worth, self-respect, and love for others.
Skills such as letter recognition, letter sounds, numbers, colors and other academic skills are incorporated into the daily preschool routine.
An emphasis is placed on social skills and providing each child with a fun experience and strong foundation for learning success in the future.
Classes are offered for 3/4 year old and 4/5 year old.

St. Benedict School, in partnership with families, educates students to achieve academic excellence through Gospel values and Catholic teachings while developing life long learning skills to create a positive impact in a diverse and ever changing world.
St. Benedict Preschool offers child centered and developmentally appropriate experiences which enable each child to foster feelings of self-worth, self-respect, and love for others.
Skills such as letter recognition, letter sounds, numbers, colors and other academic skills are incorporated into the daily preschool routine.
An emphasis is placed on social skills and providing each child with a fun experience and strong foundation for learning success in the future.
Classes are offered for 3/4 year old and 4/5 year old.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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