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#55 of 157 private schools in IA
Top 34% of private schools
Mater Dei School
Elementary School · Sioux City, IA
A private elementary school in Sioux City, IA serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
3719 RIDGE AVE # PK-4, Sioux City, IA 51106
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Mater Dei School 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,903/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,486
Median home value
$186,300
Median rent
$1,080/mo
College educated
27.5%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spalding Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 663 | Compare → |
| Morningside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 691 | Compare → |
| Sunnyside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 3–5 | 1.5 mi | 249 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mater Dei School is listed in Sioux City, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mater Dei School
Mater Dei School is a private elementary school in Sioux City, IA, serving approximately 153 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #55 of 157 private schools in IA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mater Dei School
What grades does Mater Dei School serve?
Mater Dei School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Mater Dei School?
Mater Dei School has an enrollment of approximately 153 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mater Dei School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mater Dei School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mater Dei School rank in IA?
Mater Dei School ranks #55 of 157 private schools in IA.
What is Mater Dei School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mater Dei School 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.
Is Mater Dei School a private school?
Yes, Mater Dei School 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 Mater Dei School a religious school?
Mater Dei School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 153
- Gender Split
- 67% M / 33% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Woodbury County
- Phone
- (712) 276-6216
- Area population (ZIP 51106)
- 28,381
- Area average commute
- 16 min
- Area median age
- 36
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.
- 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 51106; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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