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#58 of 157 private schools in IA
Top 36% of private schools
Spaulding Catholic School
Elementary School
908 6TH AVE, Alton, IA 51003
Enrollment
45
Student-Teacher
5.3:1
Score
6.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
45
Student-Teacher
5.3:1
Score
6.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Iowa private schools
#58 of 157
In Alton
#2 of 2
public schools
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Spaulding Catholic School
Elementary School in Alton · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Spaulding Catholic School
Spaulding Catholic School is a private elementary school in Alton, IA. Spaulding Catholic School serves approximately 45 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Spaulding Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #58 of 157 private schools in IA.
- This school 6.7 · Average
- IA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 45 students, Spaulding Catholic School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5.3:1 students to teachers, Spaulding Catholic School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Spaulding Catholic School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Spaulding Catholic School compares to the 1 public school in Alton, IA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Alton
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Spaulding Catholic School (this school) | 6.7 |
| MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School | 8.8 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
908 6TH AVE, Alton, IA 51003
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Spaulding Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Remsen-Union Elementary School (rated 9.4/10, 12.6 miles away, in nearby Remsen), which scores notably higher. Another option is MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School (rated 9.3/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Orange City), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Sioux Center Intermediate School (rated 8.4/10, 10.4 miles away, in nearby Sioux Center), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Alton, see our Alton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 15.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SPALDING CATHOLIC SCHOOL Alton | 0.0 mi | 7.9 |
| MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School Alton | 0.2 mi | 8.8 |
| MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School Orange City | 1.1 mi | 9.3 |
| MOC-Floyd Valley High School Orange City | 1.9 mi | 7.1 |
| ORANGE CITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Orange City | 2.8 mi | 5.5 |
| UNITY CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Orange City | 3.1 mi | 5.2 |
| Kinsey Elementary School Sioux Center | 9.6 mi | 7.2 |
| Sioux Center High School Sioux Center | 10.0 mi | 5.7 |
| Sioux Center Middle School Sioux Center | 10.3 mi | 6.9 |
| Sioux Center Intermediate School Sioux Center | 10.4 mi | 8.4 |
| ST MARY'S SCHOOL Remsen | 12.5 mi | 7.1 |
| Remsen-Union Elementary School Remsen | 12.6 mi | 9.4 |
| Remsen-Union Middle School Remsen | 12.6 mi | 6.9 |
| Boyden-Hull Elementary School Boyden | 14.0 mi | 7.8 |
| HULL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Hull | 15.3 mi | 5.6 |
| Boyden-Hull High School Hull | 15.2 mi | 7.5 |
| WESTERN CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Hull | 15.4 mi | 6.1 |
| HULL PROTESTANT REFORMED CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Hull | 15.3 mi | 3.8 |
| GEHLEN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Le Mars | 15.2 mi | 6.8 |
| TRINITY CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Hull | 15.8 mi | 5.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 51003 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$85,909
Median Home Value
$226,300
Median Rent
$750/mo
Population
1,815
College Educated
26.6%
Homeownership
88%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Median Age
34.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Spaulding Catholic School
What grades does Spaulding Catholic School serve?
Spaulding Catholic School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Spaulding Catholic School?
Spaulding Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spaulding Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spaulding Catholic School is 5.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Spaulding Catholic School rank in IA?
Spaulding Catholic School ranks #58 of 157 private schools in IA.
What is Spaulding Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
Spaulding Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Spaulding Catholic School a private school?
Yes, Spaulding 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 Spaulding Catholic School a religious school?
Spaulding Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 45
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.4 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Sioux County
- Phone
- (712) 756-4532
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