Bishop Garrigan is a Catholic high school in Algona, Iowa.
Bishop Garrigan High school is dedicated to providing quality, value-centered Catholic high school education to young people of Kossuth County.
We seek to achieve a balance between academic excellence and Christian social conscience through a combination of intellectual preparation, physical development, belief in God, and service to our fellow human beings.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,000
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Year Founded
1959
Colors
Gold, Black
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
253 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
353 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Superior education inspired by faith and vision.
- School Mascot: Bear
- Bishop Garrigan is a Catholic high school in Algona, Iowa. Bishop Garrigan High school is dedicated to providing quality, value-centered Catholic high school education to young people of Kossuth County. We seek to achieve a balance between academic excellence and Christian social conscience through a combination of intellectual preparation, physical development, belief in God, and service to our fellow human beings.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Bishop Garrigan Campus cost?
Bishop Garrigan Campus's tuition is approximately $9,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Bishop Garrigan Campus?
The acceptance rate of Bishop Garrigan Campus is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.
When is the application deadline for Bishop Garrigan Campus?
The application deadline for Bishop Garrigan Campus is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Bishop Garrigan Campus is Kanawha Christian School (23.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Seton Grade School (0.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Seton Grade School
(Catholic)
808 E Lucas St
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3509
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3509
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 250 students Tuition listed
Emmetsburg Catholic School
(Catholic)
1903 Broadway St
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-3464
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-3464
23.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Kanawha Christian School
(Christian)
470 E 5th St
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-2233
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-2233
23.5 miles
Gr: K-10 | 36 students
St. Mary School ![St. Mary School Photo - Linked Together Through Christ]( "St. Mary School Photo - Linked Together Through Christ")
(Catholic)
303 3rd Avenue North
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-2134
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-2134
24.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 151 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
Little Mustangs Learning Center
Alternative School
525 6th St
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3548
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3548
25.6 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 13 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kanawha Christian School
(Christian)
470 E 5th St
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-2233
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-2233
23.5 miles
Gr: K-10 | 36 students
St. Edmond Catholic School
(Catholic)
2321 6th Avenue North
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-5182
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-5182
39.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students
Harvest Baptist School
(Baptist)
614 2nd Ave S
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-3074
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-3074
39.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 62 students
Scarville Lutheran School
(Other Lutheran)
411 Logan St
Scarville, IA 50473
(641) 568-3372
Scarville, IA 50473
(641) 568-3372
40.5 miles
Gr: K-11 | 25 students
Clear Lake Classical
(Christian)
3714 N Shore Dr
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(630) 854-3006
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(630) 854-3006
41.1 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 75 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Seton Grade School
(Catholic)
808 E Lucas St
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3509
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3509
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 250 students Tuition listed
Emmetsburg Catholic School
(Catholic)
1903 Broadway St
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-3464
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-3464
23.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Kanawha Christian School
(Christian)
470 E 5th St
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-2233
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-2233
23.5 miles
Gr: K-10 | 36 students
St. Mary School ![St. Mary School Photo - Linked Together Through Christ]( "St. Mary School Photo - Linked Together Through Christ")
(Catholic)
303 3rd Avenue North
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-2134
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-2134
24.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 151 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
Little Mustangs Learning Center
Alternative School
525 6th St
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3548
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3548
25.6 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 13 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Seton Grade School
(Catholic)
808 E Lucas St
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3509
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3509
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 250 students Tuition listed
Emmetsburg Catholic School
(Catholic)
1903 Broadway St
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-3464
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-3464
23.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Little Mustangs Learning Center
Alternative School
525 6th St
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3548
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3548
25.6 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 13 students
St. Edmond Catholic School
(Catholic)
2321 6th Avenue North
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-5182
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-5182
39.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students
Harvest Baptist School
(Baptist)
614 2nd Ave S
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-3074
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-3074
39.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 62 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
124 N Main
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3586
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3586
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 283 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 S Hale
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7207
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7207
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 S. Hale
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7207
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7207
1.3 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 419 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
121 E North
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7773
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7773
1.3 miles
Gr: 1-2 | 197 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
729 E Kennedy
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7296
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7296
1.3 miles
Gr: 3-4 | 226 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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