Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Patrick School
About the School
- Saint Patrick's Catholic School has a long tradition of offering the children of Perry, Iowa a superior education rooted in the teachings of Christ.
- Our school has gone through many positive changes throughout the years and we will continue to achieve the high standards set by our predecessors.
- Our primary focus in everything we do at Saint Patrick's is to ensure our children meet our high academic standards and to become stewards for Christ.
- St. Pat's Home & School Organization is the parent/teacher organization of St. Patrick's school.
- Our purpose is to promote open communication, good will, and cooperation among the parents, faculty, administration, school board, and the parish of St. Patrick's.
- We also direct and coordinate parental support of St. Patrick's through assistance in activities, social functions and fundraisers.
- The mission of the Catholic schools of the Diocese of Des Moines is to provide meaningful educational experiences for children/adolescents in an environment integrated by Gospel values which nurtures faith, community, prayer and service.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Patrick School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
110 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
54%
State avg.: 16%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Saint Patrick's Catholic School has a long tradition of offering the children of Perry, Iowa a superior education rooted in the teachings of Christ. Our school has gone through many positive changes throughout the years and we will continue to achieve the high standards set by our predecessors. Our primary focus in everything we do at Saint Patrick's is to ensure our children meet our high academic standards and to become stewards for Christ. St. Pat's Home & School Organization is the parent/teacher organization of St. Patrick's school. Our purpose is to promote open communication, good will, and cooperation among the parents, faculty, administration, school board, and the parish of St. Patrick's. We also direct and coordinate parental support of St. Patrick's through assistance in activities, social functions and fundraisers. The mission of the Catholic schools of the Diocese of Des Moines is to provide meaningful educational experiences for children/adolescents in an environment integrated by Gospel values which nurtures faith, community, prayer and service.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Patrick School often compared to?
St. Patrick School is often viewed alongside schools like Dallas Center Christian School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Patrick School?
The application deadline for St. Patrick School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: St. Patrick School vs. Dallas Center Christian School
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Patrick School is Woodward Academy (9.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Grimes KinderCare (19.3 miles away)
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Distance: 9.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 125 students
1251 334th St
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-3481
Distance: 12.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 26 students
Brethren
23209 Quinlan Ave
Dallas Center, IA 50063
(515) 992-3856
Distance: 19.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1101 NE Gateway Dr.
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 644-5282
Distance: 19.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
712 12th St
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 432-6912
Distance: 19.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 82 students
Catholic
1111 Marshall St
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 432-4124
Distance: 9.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 125 students
1251 334th St
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-3481
Distance: 12.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 26 students
Brethren
23209 Quinlan Ave
Dallas Center, IA 50063
(515) 992-3856
Distance: 21.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,086 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Christian
13007 Douglas Pkwy
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 334-2240
Distance: 23.8 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 15 students
Christian
4665 72nd St
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 276-9047
Distance: 25.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,389 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 20
Catholic
1400 Buffalo Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 222-1015
Distance: 9.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 125 students
1251 334th St
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-3481
Distance: 12.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 26 students
Brethren
23209 Quinlan Ave
Dallas Center, IA 50063
(515) 992-3856
Distance: 19.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
712 12th St
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 432-6912
Distance: 19.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 82 students
Catholic
1111 Marshall St
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 432-4124
Distance: 21.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,086 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Christian
13007 Douglas Pkwy
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 334-2240
Distance: 19.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1101 NE Gateway Dr.
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 644-5282
Distance: 19.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
712 12th St
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 432-6912
Distance: 19.6 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
80 Ne Carefree Lane
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 297-6555
Distance: 21.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
15200 Hickman Rd
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 987-5755
Distance: 21.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,086 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Christian
13007 Douglas Pkwy
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 334-2240
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
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5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 8th Street
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-5656
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-5656
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 816 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
(Math: 88% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
520 1st Ave
Van Meter, IA 50261
(515) 996-2221
Van Meter, IA 50261
(515) 996-2221
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 252 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 18th Street
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3503
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3503
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 549 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 18th Street
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3531
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3531
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 370 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
306 W 3rd St
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-2115
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-2115
9.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 270 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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