St. Rose Of Lima School in Denison, IA serves 129 udents from pre鈥搆indergarten through grade 5 in a Catholic, co鈥揺d elementary program within a town community setting.
The school maintains a udent鈥搕eacher ratio of 22:1 supported by 6 teachers, providing classroom instruction for early elementary grades.
Rose Of Lima School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for diversity, with 84% of udents representing students of color.
The school is affiliated with the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the National Catholic Educational Association, reflecting its Catholic educational orientation.
Located in a town locale,. Rose Of Lima offers an option for families seeking Catholic elementary education in the Denison area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Rose Of Lima School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
129 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
84%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Rose Of Lima School?
The application deadline for St. Rose Of Lima School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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