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#96 of 157 private schools in IA
Newman Catholic Elementary School
Elementary School · Mason City, IA
A private elementary school in Mason City, IA serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
2000 S MCKINLEY AVE, Mason City, IA 50401
- Math 76% vs IA 75% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs IA 72% (2025)
- 15.9:1 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
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Newman Catholic Elementary 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 23Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,561/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mason City), 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
$63,807
Median home value
$134,100
Median rent
$868/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50401; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newman CatholicPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 554 | Compare → |
| Hoover Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–4 | 2.0 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–4 | 2.1 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| North Iowa Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 71 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Newman Catholic Elementary School is listed in Mason City, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Newman Catholic Elementary School
Newman Catholic Elementary School is a private elementary school in Mason City, IA, serving approximately 239 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #96 of 157 private schools in IA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newman Catholic Elementary School
What grades does Newman Catholic Elementary School serve?
Newman Catholic Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Newman Catholic Elementary School?
Newman Catholic Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 239 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newman Catholic Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newman Catholic Elementary School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Newman Catholic Elementary School rank in IA?
Newman Catholic Elementary School ranks #96 of 157 private schools in IA.
What is Newman Catholic Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Newman Catholic Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Newman Catholic Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newman Catholic Elementary School has 76% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Is Newman Catholic Elementary School a private school?
Yes, Newman Catholic Elementary 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 Newman Catholic Elementary School a religious school?
Newman Catholic Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 239
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Cerro Gordo County
- Phone
- (641) 423-3101
- Area population (ZIP 50401)
- 28,818
- Area average commute
- 13.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 50401; 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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