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#89 of 157 private schools in IA

Seton Catholic School

Elementary School · Farley, IA

A private elementary school in Farley, IA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

210 2ND AVE SE, Farley, IA 52046

  • Math 70% vs IA 75% (2025)
  • Reading 90% vs IA 77% (2025)
  • 13:1 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)
C+4.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.8 / 10
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School Day Length7.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,404
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+4.2 / 10
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Diversity Index9%
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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Enrollment287
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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 Proficiency70%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
75%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency90%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
77%(2025 ISASP)

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The neighborhood

Where Seton 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low143/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$101,154

Median home value

$259,300

Median rent

$980/mo

College educated

27.6%

Homeownership

75.5%

Poverty rate

3.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52046; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White95.1%
Hispanic2.4%
Black1.7%
Asian0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Farley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–50.2 mi273Compare →
Epworth Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–53.8 mi374Compare →

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 School is listed in Farley, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Seton Catholic School

Seton Catholic School is a private elementary school in Farley, IA, serving approximately 287 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #89 of 157 private schools in IA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Seton Catholic School

What grades does Seton Catholic School serve?

Seton Catholic School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Seton Catholic School?

Seton Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Seton Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Seton Catholic School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Seton Catholic School rank in IA?

Seton Catholic School ranks #89 of 157 private schools in IA.

What is Seton Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Seton Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Seton Catholic School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Seton Catholic School has 70% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).

Is Seton Catholic School a private school?

Yes, Seton 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 Seton Catholic School a religious school?

Seton Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
287
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Dubuque County
Area population (ZIP 52046)
2,628
Area average commute
22.2 min
Area median age
36.3
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 52046; 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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