Emmetsburg is well-known for its excellent school system and athletic teams.Iowa Lakes Community College, Emmetsburg Campus, offers tremendous opportunities through its varied programs to area students of all ages.
The Smith Wellness Center attracts people from around the area with its excellent facilities and programming.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Emmetsburg Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1903
Campus Size
2 acres
Student Body
Total Students
111 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emmetsburg Catholic School's ranking?
Emmetsburg Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Emmetsburg Catholic School?
The application deadline for Emmetsburg Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Emmetsburg Catholic School is Bishop Garrigan Campus (23.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Little Mustangs Learning Center (22.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Little Mustangs Learning Center
Alternative School
525 6th St
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3548
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3548
22.5 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 13 students
Seton Grade School
(Catholic)
808 E Lucas St
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3509
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3509
22.9 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 250 students Tuition listed
Bishop Garrigan Campus
(Catholic)
1224 N Mccoy St
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3521
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3521
23.5 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 253 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School ![Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School Photo]( "Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1311 E. 18th St
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-8237
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-8237
23.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 155 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Pocahontas Catholic School
(Catholic)
305 Sw 3rd St
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-3603
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-3603
25.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 84 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bishop Garrigan Campus
(Catholic)
1224 N Mccoy St
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3521
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3521
23.5 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 253 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
312 Seneca St
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(502) 452-1712
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(502) 452-1712
41.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 310 students
Martin Luther JR/SR High School ![Martin Luther JR/SR High School Photo]( "Martin Luther JR/SR High School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
315 Martin Luther Drive PO Box 228
Northrop, MN 56075
(507) 436-5249
Northrop, MN 56075
(507) 436-5249
45.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 69 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Kanawha Christian School
(Christian)
470 E 5th St
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-2233
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-2233
46.3 miles
Gr: K-10 | 36 students
Harvest Baptist School
(Baptist)
614 2nd Ave S
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-3074
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-3074
48.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 62 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Little Mustangs Learning Center
Alternative School
525 6th St
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3548
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3548
22.5 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 13 students
Seton Grade School
(Catholic)
808 E Lucas St
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3509
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3509
22.9 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 250 students Tuition listed
Bishop Garrigan Campus
(Catholic)
1224 N Mccoy St
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3521
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3521
23.5 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 253 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School ![Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School Photo]( "Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1311 E. 18th St
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-8237
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-8237
23.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 155 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Pocahontas Catholic School
(Catholic)
305 Sw 3rd St
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-3603
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-3603
25.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 84 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Little Mustangs Learning Center
Alternative School
525 6th St
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3548
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3548
22.5 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 13 students
Seton Grade School
(Catholic)
808 E Lucas St
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3509
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3509
22.9 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 250 students Tuition listed
Fairmont Christian School
(Christian)
1125 S State St
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-5513
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-5513
39 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 54 students
St. Paul Lutheran School ![St. Paul Lutheran School Photo - Jubilate Choir singing at the VFW Veterans' Rememberance Day on Sept. 11th.]( "St. Paul Lutheran School Photo - Jubilate Choir singing at the VFW Veterans' Rememberance Day on Sept. 11th.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
201 Oxford Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-9492
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-9492
39.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
312 Seneca St
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(502) 452-1712
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(502) 452-1712
41.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 310 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
602 Call St
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-4485
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-4485
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 293 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 King St
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-2966
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-2966
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 118:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 King Street
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-2892
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-2892
1.2 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 199 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 S Lincoln Ave
Graettinger, IA 51342
(712) 859-3286
Graettinger, IA 51342
(712) 859-3286
10 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 S Lincoln Ave
Graettinger, IA 51342
(712) 859-3286
Graettinger, IA 51342
(712) 859-3286
10 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 48 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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