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#109 of 157 private schools in IA

Burlington Notre Dame

School

700 S ROOSEVELT AVE, Burlington, IA 52601

Private

Enrollment

400

Student-Teacher

13.1:1

Score

5.7

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Iowa private schools

#109 of 157

In Burlington

#2 of 2

public schools

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Burlington Notre Dame

5.7/10

School in Burlington · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Burlington Notre Dame Jr/sr High School

6.1/10

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2.3/10

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About Burlington Notre Dame

Burlington Notre Dame is a private school in Burlington, IA. Burlington Notre Dame serves approximately 400 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Burlington Notre Dame has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #109 of 157 private schools in IA.

How it compares0.6 pts below IA schools
  • This school 5.7 · Average
  • IA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

Burlington Notre Dame is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Burlington Notre Dame compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Burlington, IA

Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
This School
vs
14.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
400
This School
vs
404
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.7
This School
vs
3.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 90% vs 0%
Asian 3.5% vs 0%
Black 2.2% vs 0%
Hispanic 0.2% vs 0%
Burlington Notre Dame Burlington Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Burlington Notre Dame (this school) 5.7
Burlington Community High School 2.3
Edward Stone Middle School 2.8
Corse Early Childhood Center 3.0
James Wilson Grimes School 3.3
North Hill Elementary School 4.7
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School 4.5
Black Hawk Elementary School 3.5
Sunnyside Elementary School 5.4

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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)
C+ 4.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 6.1 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,225
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 5.7 / 10
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Diversity Index 19%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

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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Enrollment 400
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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

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 90.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 3.5%
Black 2.2%
Hispanic 0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

700 S ROOSEVELT AVE, Burlington, IA 52601

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Burlington Notre Dame may also want to explore other schools in the area. Danville Elementary School (rated 9.0/10, 10.0 miles away, in nearby Danville), which scores notably higher. Another option is Mediapolis Middle School (rated 7.6/10, 14.6 miles away, in nearby Mediapolis), which scores notably higher. Additionally, West Burlington Elem School (rated 7.2/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby West Burlington), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Burlington, see our Burlington schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 13.0 mi
School Distance Rating
BURLINGTON NOTRE DAME JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL Burlington 0.0 mi 6.1
Burlington Community High School Burlington 0.3 mi 2.3
Edward Stone Middle School Burlington 0.5 mi 2.8
Corse Early Childhood Center Burlington 1.0 mi 3.0
West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School West Burlington 1.5 mi 6.1
West Burlington Elem School West Burlington 1.6 mi 7.2
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School Burlington 2.0 mi 4.5
James Wilson Grimes School Burlington 1.8 mi 3.3
North Hill Elementary School Burlington 1.9 mi 4.7
Sunnyside Elementary School Burlington 2.4 mi 5.4
Black Hawk Elementary School Burlington 2.3 mi 3.5
Dallas City Elem School Dallas City 12.3 mi 5.6
Danville Elementary School Danville 10.0 mi 9.0
Danville Junior-Senior High School Danville 10.0 mi 6.0
Mediapolis Elementary School Mediapolis 14.6 mi 6.1
Mediapolis High School Mediapolis 14.6 mi 6.5
Mediapolis Middle School Mediapolis 14.6 mi 7.6
West Central Middle School Stronghurst 12.8 mi 3.1
West Central High School Biggsville 13.0 mi 6.0
West Central Elementary School Biggsville 13.0 mi 3.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 52601 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$57,123

Median Home Value

$125,500

Median Rent

$921/mo

Population

27,465

College Educated

23.5%

Homeownership

71.2%

Avg Commute

18.2 min

Poverty Rate

14.8%

Median Age

43.3

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

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WATERLOO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Waterloo, IA 5.8
ST ALBERT CATHOLIC Council Bluffs, IA 5.9
NEWMAN CATHOLIC Mason City, IA 5.4
ST EDMOND CATHOLIC SCHOOL Fort Dodge, IA 5.3
ISAAC NEWTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Cedar Rapids, IA 6.2
ST EDMOND CATHOLIC SCHOOL Fort Dodge, IA 5.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Burlington Notre Dame

What grades does Burlington Notre Dame serve?

Burlington Notre Dame serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Burlington Notre Dame?

Burlington Notre Dame has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Burlington Notre Dame?

The student-teacher ratio at Burlington Notre Dame is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Burlington Notre Dame rank in IA?

Burlington Notre Dame ranks #109 of 157 private schools in IA.

What is Burlington Notre Dame's MySchoolScout rating?

Burlington Notre Dame has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Burlington Notre Dame a private school?

Yes, Burlington Notre Dame 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 Burlington Notre Dame a religious school?

Burlington Notre Dame has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
47 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
15 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
42 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
400
Gender Split
54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Remote Town
County
Des Moines County

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