Mater Dei School Nativity Center (Top-Ranked �� School for 2026)

Mater Dei School Nativity Center in Sioux City, IA, serves co–ed students in grades 5 through 8 with a total enrollment of 122 students in a city–based setting.

Established in 1881, the school operates under Catholic affiliation and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).

The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with 13 faculty members, supporting personalized instruction for middle school students.

Annual tuition is $4,254, aligning with the average private elementary school cost in Sioux City.

Mater Dei School Nativity Center ranks among the oldest private schools in Iowa, reflecting a long–standing presence in the Sioux City educational community.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked IA School
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 122 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,254
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Mater Dei School Nativity Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 5-8

Year Founded

1881

Student Body

Total Students

122 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 16%

Students by Grade

Mater Dei School Nativity Center Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,254

View national tuition avg.

Tuition Notes

Tuition will be based on a percentage of a family’s income or the actual cost to educate per student ($4,254 for K-8 and $6,375 for 9-12), whichever is the lowest. The limit is 7% of Adjusted Gross Income (AGI), except for families with one student and an

Admissions Director

Tom Betz

Endowment Size

$9 million