Below Average
#147 of 157 private schools in IA
Seton Catholic Elementary School Peosta Center
Elementary School · Peosta, IA
A private elementary school in Peosta, IA serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
7597 BURDS RD, Peosta, IA 52068
- Math 90% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 86% vs IA 75% (2025)
- 16.8:1 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
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
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A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Seton Catholic Elementary School Peosta Center 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average685/100K
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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
$123,096
Median home value
$345,700
Median rent
$1,023/mo
College educated
39.9%
Homeownership
93.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52068; 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peosta Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| Epworth Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 4.9 mi | 374 | 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.
Seton Catholic Elementary School Peosta Center is listed in Peosta, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Seton Catholic Elementary School Peosta Center
Seton Catholic Elementary School Peosta Center is a private elementary school in Peosta, IA, serving approximately 202 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #147 of 157 private schools in IA. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Seton Catholic Elementary School Peosta Center
What grades does Seton Catholic Elementary School Peosta Center serve?
Seton Catholic Elementary School Peosta Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Seton Catholic Elementary School Peosta Center?
Seton Catholic Elementary School Peosta Center has an enrollment of approximately 202 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seton Catholic Elementary School Peosta Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Seton Catholic Elementary School Peosta Center is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Seton Catholic Elementary School Peosta Center rank in IA?
Seton Catholic Elementary School Peosta Center ranks #147 of 157 private schools in IA.
What is Seton Catholic Elementary School Peosta Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Seton Catholic Elementary School Peosta Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Seton Catholic Elementary School Peosta Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Seton Catholic Elementary School Peosta Center has 90% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Is Seton Catholic Elementary School Peosta Center a private school?
Yes, Seton Catholic Elementary School Peosta Center 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 Seton Catholic Elementary School Peosta Center a religious school?
Seton Catholic Elementary School Peosta Center has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 202
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Dubuque County
- Phone
- (563) 556-5967
- Area population (ZIP 52068)
- 4,582
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 52068; 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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