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#59 of 157 private schools in IA
Top 37% of private schools
St Francis Xavier Elementary School
Elementary School · Dyersville, IA
A private elementary school in Dyersville, IA serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
203 2ND ST SW, Dyersville, IA 52040
- Math 94% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 93% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 11:1 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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Where St Francis Xavier Elementary 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Average393/100K
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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
$76,923
Median home value
$229,900
Median rent
$1,085/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
84.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52040; 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)
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyersville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 321 | 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.
St Francis Xavier Elementary School is listed in Dyersville, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Francis Xavier Elementary School
St Francis Xavier Elementary School is a private elementary school in Dyersville, IA, serving approximately 275 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #59 of 157 private schools in IA. State assessment records show 94% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Francis Xavier Elementary School
What grades does St Francis Xavier Elementary School serve?
St Francis Xavier Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend St Francis Xavier Elementary School?
St Francis Xavier Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 275 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Francis Xavier Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Francis Xavier Elementary School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Francis Xavier Elementary School rank in IA?
St Francis Xavier Elementary School ranks #59 of 157 private schools in IA.
What is St Francis Xavier Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Francis Xavier Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 St Francis Xavier Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St Francis Xavier Elementary School has 94% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Is St Francis Xavier Elementary School a private school?
Yes, St Francis Xavier Elementary 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 St Francis Xavier Elementary School a religious school?
St Francis Xavier Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 275
- Gender Split
- 65% M / 35% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Dubuque County
- Phone
- (563) 875-7376
- Area population (ZIP 52040)
- 5,508
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 52040; 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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