Very Good
#43 of 157 private schools in IA
Top 27% of private schools
Shelby County Catholic School
Elementary School · Harlan, IA
A private elementary school in Harlan, IA serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
2005 COLLEGE PL, Harlan, IA 51537
- Math 92% vs IA 75% (2025)
- Reading 92% vs IA 72% (2025)
- 7.5:1 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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Shelby County 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low153/100K
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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
$62,353
Median home value
$161,800
Median rent
$854/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
73.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51537; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 3–5 | 0.4 mi | 324 | Compare → |
| Harlan PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–2 | 0.5 mi | 347 | 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.
Shelby County Catholic School is listed in Harlan, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Shelby County Catholic School
Shelby County Catholic School is a private elementary school in Harlan, IA, serving approximately 77 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #43 of 157 private schools in IA. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shelby County Catholic School
What grades does Shelby County Catholic School serve?
Shelby County Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Shelby County Catholic School?
Shelby County Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shelby County Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shelby County Catholic School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Shelby County Catholic School rank in IA?
Shelby County Catholic School ranks #43 of 157 private schools in IA.
What is Shelby County Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shelby County Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Shelby County Catholic School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shelby County Catholic School has 92% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Is Shelby County Catholic School a private school?
Yes, Shelby County 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 Shelby County Catholic School a religious school?
Shelby County Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 77
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Shelby County
- Phone
- (712) 755-5634
- Area population (ZIP 51537)
- 6,480
- Area average commute
- 14.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 51537; 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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