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#39 of 157 private schools in IA

Top 24% of private schools

Prince of Peace Catholic School

School · Clinton, IA

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

Private

312 S 4TH ST, Clinton, IA 52732

  • Math 77% vs IA 72% (2025)
  • Reading 85% vs IA 75% (2025)
  • 9.8:1 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)
B+7.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.2 / 10
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School Day Length6.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,185.9
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Diversity Index38%
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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Enrollment187
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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 Proficiency77%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
72%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency85%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
75%(2025 ISASP)

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The neighborhood

Where Prince of Peace Catholic 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 80Very Walkable
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,124/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clinton), 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

$58,380

Median home value

$118,700

Median rent

$768/mo

College educated

21.3%

Homeownership

67.7%

Poverty rate

17.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52732; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White77.5%
Hispanic9.1%
Black7.0%
Two or More6.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Unity Christian Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2K–122.4 mi142Compare →
Unity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3K–122.6 mi142Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Prince of Peace Catholic School is listed in Clinton, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Prince of Peace Catholic School

Prince of Peace Catholic School is a private school in Clinton, IA, serving approximately 187 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #39 of 157 private schools in IA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Prince of Peace Catholic School

What grades does Prince of Peace Catholic School serve?

Prince of Peace Catholic School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Prince of Peace Catholic School?

Prince of Peace Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Prince of Peace Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Prince of Peace Catholic School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Prince of Peace Catholic School rank in IA?

Prince of Peace Catholic School ranks #39 of 157 private schools in IA.

What is Prince of Peace Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Prince of Peace Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Prince of Peace Catholic School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Prince of Peace Catholic School has 77% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).

Is Prince of Peace Catholic School a private school?

Yes, Prince of Peace Catholic 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 Prince of Peace Catholic School a religious school?

Prince of Peace Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
187
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.7 hours
Days Per Year
177 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Clinton County
Area population (ZIP 52732)
26,004
Area average commute
19.4 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 52732; 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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