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#56 of 157 private schools in IA

Top 35% of private schools

Bishop Garrigan Campus

School · Algona, IA

A private school in Algona, IA serving grades 3rd – 12th.

Private

1224 N MCCOY ST, Algona, IA 50511

  • Math 77% vs IA 72% (2025)
  • Reading 79% vs IA 74% (2025)
  • 0.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+9.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio0.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.4 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,190
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C-2.4 / 10
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Diversity Index3%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment307
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in IA

2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency77%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
72%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency79%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
74%(2025 ISASP)

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The neighborhood

Where Bishop Garrigan Campus sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low227/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Algona), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$60,256

Median home value

$180,600

Median rent

$892/mo

College educated

26.1%

Homeownership

71.1%

Poverty rate

6.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50511; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White98.7%
Hispanic1.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Bishop Garrigan Campus is listed in Algona, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Bishop Garrigan Campus

Bishop Garrigan Campus is a private school in Algona, IA, serving approximately 307 students in grades 3rd-12th with a 0.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #56 of 157 private schools in IA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bishop Garrigan Campus

What grades does Bishop Garrigan Campus serve?

Bishop Garrigan Campus serves students in grades 3rd through 12th.

How many students attend Bishop Garrigan Campus?

Bishop Garrigan Campus has an enrollment of approximately 307 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bishop Garrigan Campus?

The student-teacher ratio at Bishop Garrigan Campus is 0.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bishop Garrigan Campus rank in IA?

Bishop Garrigan Campus ranks #56 of 157 private schools in IA.

What is Bishop Garrigan Campus's MySchoolScout rating?

Bishop Garrigan Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bishop Garrigan Campus?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bishop Garrigan Campus has 77% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).

Is Bishop Garrigan Campus a private school?

Yes, Bishop Garrigan Campus is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Bishop Garrigan Campus a religious school?

Bishop Garrigan Campus has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
3rd – 12th
Enrollment
307
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
0.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
353
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Remote Town
County
Kossuth County
Area population (ZIP 50511)
6,987
Area average commute
12.7 min
Area median age
45.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50511; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 ISASP; directory SY 2021–22

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