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#124 of 157 private schools in IA
Newman Catholic
School · Mason City, IA
A private school in Mason City, IA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
2445 19TH ST SW, Mason City, IA 50401
- 15.8:1 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.
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Where Newman Catholic 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 25Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,561/100K
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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
$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
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Iowa Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6 | 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.
Newman Catholic is listed in Mason City, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Newman Catholic
Newman Catholic is a private school in Mason City, IA, serving approximately 554 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #124 of 157 private schools in IA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newman Catholic
What grades does Newman Catholic serve?
Newman Catholic serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Newman Catholic?
Newman Catholic has an enrollment of approximately 554 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newman Catholic?
The student-teacher ratio at Newman Catholic is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Newman Catholic rank in IA?
Newman Catholic ranks #124 of 157 private schools in IA.
What is Newman Catholic's MySchoolScout rating?
Newman Catholic has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Newman Catholic a private school?
Yes, Newman Catholic 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 a religious school?
Newman Catholic has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 554
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Cerro Gordo County
- Phone
- (641) 423-6939
- 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.
- 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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