Skip to main content

Average

#100 of 157 private schools in IA

St Albert Catholic

School · Council Bluffs, IA

A private school in Council Bluffs, IA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

400 GLEASON AVE, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

  • 13.4:1 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+4.0 / 10
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.0 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,245.6
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index35%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B5.8 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment556
View data sources

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

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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 rate

The neighborhood

Where St Albert Catholic 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,886/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Council Bluffs), 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

$76,064

Median home value

$252,600

Median rent

$964/mo

College educated

29.8%

Homeownership

68%

Poverty rate

10%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White79.1%
Hispanic13.8%
Two or More4.0%
Black2.3%
Asian0.5%
Native American0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Oneschool GlobalPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–121.8 mi22Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

St Albert Catholic is listed in Council Bluffs, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Albert Catholic

St Albert Catholic is a private school in Council Bluffs, IA, serving approximately 556 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #100 of 157 private schools in IA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Albert Catholic

What grades does St Albert Catholic serve?

St Albert Catholic serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend St Albert Catholic?

St Albert Catholic has an enrollment of approximately 556 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Albert Catholic?

The student-teacher ratio at St Albert Catholic is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Albert Catholic rank in IA?

St Albert Catholic ranks #100 of 157 private schools in IA.

What is St Albert Catholic's MySchoolScout rating?

St Albert Catholic has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Albert Catholic a private school?

Yes, St Albert Catholic 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 St Albert Catholic a religious school?

St Albert Catholic has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
556
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
173 days
Setting
Small City
County
Pottawattamie County
Area population (ZIP 51503)
37,411
Area average commute
19.5 min
Area median age
41.2
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.
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 51503; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.