Mater Dei School serves 214 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student:teacher of Mater Dei School is 18:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,254
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Year Founded
1922
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
214 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
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
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Tom Betz
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Crusaders
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mater Dei School cost?
Mater Dei School's tuition is approximately $4,254 for private students.
What schools are Mater Dei School often compared to?
Mater Dei School is often viewed alongside schools like Sacred Heart School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Mater Dei School?
The acceptance rate of Mater Dei School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.
When is the application deadline for Mater Dei School?
The application deadline for Mater Dei School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: Mater Dei School vs. Sacred Heart School
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Mater Dei School is Siouxland Christian School (1.6 miles away)
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6000 Gordon Drive
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-4732
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-4732
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 341 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mater Dei School Nativity Center ![Mater Dei School Nativity Center Photo - Our teachers give back to the community]( "Mater Dei School Nativity Center Photo - Our teachers give back to the community")
(Catholic)
4243 Natalia Way
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-0268
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-0268
1.9 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 122 students Tuition listed
St. Pauls Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
614 Jennings St
Sioux City, IA 51101
(712) 258-6325
Sioux City, IA 51101
(712) 258-6325
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 49 students
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
1315 1st Ave
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1526
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1526
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop Heelan Catholic High School ![Bishop Heelan Catholic High School Photo - Our students take great PRIDE in all of the school activities]( "Bishop Heelan Catholic High School Photo - Our students take great PRIDE in all of the school activities")
(Catholic)
1021 Douglas St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-0573
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-0573
2.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6000 Gordon Drive
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-4732
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-4732
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 341 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop Heelan Catholic High School ![Bishop Heelan Catholic High School Photo - Our students take great PRIDE in all of the school activities]( "Bishop Heelan Catholic High School Photo - Our students take great PRIDE in all of the school activities")
(Catholic)
1021 Douglas St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-0573
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-0573
2.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
1021 Douglas St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-1350
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-1350
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,365 students
2101 Court St
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 251-1816
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 251-1816
3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 52 students
Gehlen Catholic School
(Catholic)
709 Plymouth St Ne
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-4181
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-4181
24.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 534 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6000 Gordon Drive
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-4732
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-4732
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 341 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mater Dei School Nativity Center ![Mater Dei School Nativity Center Photo - Our teachers give back to the community]( "Mater Dei School Nativity Center Photo - Our teachers give back to the community")
(Catholic)
4243 Natalia Way
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-0268
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-0268
1.9 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 122 students Tuition listed
St. Pauls Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
614 Jennings St
Sioux City, IA 51101
(712) 258-6325
Sioux City, IA 51101
(712) 258-6325
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 49 students
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
1315 1st Ave
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1526
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1526
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
1021 Douglas St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-1350
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-1350
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,365 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6000 Gordon Drive
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-4732
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 276-4732
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 341 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Pauls Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
614 Jennings St
Sioux City, IA 51101
(712) 258-6325
Sioux City, IA 51101
(712) 258-6325
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 49 students
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
1315 1st Ave
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1526
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1526
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
1021 Douglas St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-1350
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-1350
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,365 students
Holy Cross School-st Michael Center ![Holy Cross School-st Michael Center Photo - Teachers care about their students]( "Holy Cross School-st Michael Center Photo - Teachers care about their students")
(Catholic)
4105 Harrison St
Sioux City, IA 51108
(712) 239-1090
Sioux City, IA 51108
(712) 239-1090
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 110 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
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2/
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4101 Stone Avenue
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4043
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4043
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 683 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
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3601 Bushnell Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4048
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4048
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
(Math: 89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
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2700 S Maple St
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4047
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4047
1.5 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 244 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
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5401 Lorraine Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4030
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4030
1.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,076 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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3200 S. Cypress St.
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4000
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4000
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