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#61 of 157 private schools in IA

Top 38% of private schools

Holy Trinity Catholic Schools

School · Fort Madison, IA

A private school in Fort Madison, IA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

2600 AVE A, Fort Madison, IA 52627

  • Math 78% vs IA 72% (2025)
  • Reading 84% vs IA 74% (2025)
  • 7.9:1 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)
A8.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+3.7 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.5 / 10
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Diversity Index11%
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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Enrollment306
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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 Proficiency78%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
72%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency84%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
74%(2025 ISASP)

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The neighborhood

Where Holy Trinity Catholic Schools 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,007/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Madison), 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

$54,864

Median home value

$111,700

Median rent

$830/mo

College educated

21.1%

Homeownership

75.7%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52627; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White94.4%
Two or More2.3%
Black1.6%
Hispanic1.6%

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.

Holy Trinity Catholic Schools is listed in Fort Madison, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Holy Trinity Catholic Schools

Holy Trinity Catholic Schools is a private school in Fort Madison, IA, serving approximately 306 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #61 of 157 private schools in IA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holy Trinity Catholic Schools

What grades does Holy Trinity Catholic Schools serve?

Holy Trinity Catholic Schools serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Holy Trinity Catholic Schools?

Holy Trinity Catholic Schools has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Trinity Catholic Schools?

The student-teacher ratio at Holy Trinity Catholic Schools is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Holy Trinity Catholic Schools rank in IA?

Holy Trinity Catholic Schools ranks #61 of 157 private schools in IA.

What is Holy Trinity Catholic Schools's MySchoolScout rating?

Holy Trinity Catholic Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Holy Trinity Catholic Schools?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Holy Trinity Catholic Schools has 78% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).

Is Holy Trinity Catholic Schools a private school?

Yes, Holy Trinity Catholic Schools 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 Holy Trinity Catholic Schools a religious school?

Holy Trinity Catholic Schools has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
306
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Remote Town
County
Lee County
Area population (ZIP 52627)
12,585
Area average commute
21.6 min
Area median age
42.8
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 52627; 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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