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St. Benedict School

402 Rural Ave Decorah, IA 52101

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
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
178 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 16%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

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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The average private school tuition in Iowa is $7,641 for elementary schools and $10,400 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Iowa is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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