Seton Grade School serves 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student:teacher of Seton Grade School is 36:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Seton Grade School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
250 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Seton Grade School cost?
Seton Grade School's tuition is approximately $4,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Seton Grade School?
The application deadline for Seton Grade School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Seton Grade School is Bishop Garrigan Campus (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Emmetsburg Catholic School (22.9 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Bishop Garrigan Campus
(Catholic)
1224 N Mccoy St
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3521
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3521
0.9 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 253 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Emmetsburg Catholic School
(Catholic)
1903 Broadway St
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-3464
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-3464
22.9 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
23.9 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 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
25.7 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 13 students
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