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#84 of 157 private schools in IA

St Patrick School

Elementary School

216 N GARNAVILLO ST, Anamosa, IA 52205

Private

Enrollment

42

Student-Teacher

8.8:1

Score

6.2

Grades

Pre-K – 4th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#84 of 157

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St Patrick School

6.2/10

Elementary School in Anamosa · grades Pre-K – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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4.5/10

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About St Patrick School

St Patrick School is a private elementary school in Anamosa, IA. St Patrick School serves approximately 42 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. St Patrick School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #84 of 157 private schools in IA.

Structured state assessment records for St Patrick School show 81% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).

How it comparesOn par with IA schools
  • This school 6.2 · Average
  • IA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 42 students, St Patrick 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 8.8:1 students to teachers, St Patrick School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

St Patrick 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

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How St Patrick School compares to the 3 public schools in Anamosa, IA

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
This School
vs
13.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
42
This School
vs
386
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.2
This School
vs
5.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 90.5% vs 0%
Black 4.8% vs 0%
Hispanic 4.8% vs 0%
St Patrick School Anamosa Public Avg

All Schools in Anamosa

School Rating
St Patrick School (this school) 6.2
Anamosa High School 4.5
Strawberry Hill 5.6
Anamosa Middle School 6.3

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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)
A- 8.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 6.7 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,239
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 5.6 / 10
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Diversity Index 18%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C 2.6 / 10
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Enrollment 42
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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 IA ISASP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 80.5% (2025 ISASP)
School
State
74.4% (2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency 70.9% (2025 ISASP)
School
State
69.9% (2025 ISASP)

Based on 5 test records from IA state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 90.5%
Black 4.8%
Hispanic 4.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

216 N GARNAVILLO ST, Anamosa, IA 52205

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Patrick School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Johnston Elementary School (rated 9.6/10, 16.5 miles away, in nearby Hopkinton), which scores notably higher. Another option is Springville Elementary School (rated 8.4/10, 8.9 miles away, in nearby Springville), which scores notably higher. Additionally, North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr (rated 8.2/10, 13.9 miles away, in nearby Mechanicsville), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Anamosa, see our Anamosa schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 14.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Anamosa High School Anamosa 0.8 mi 4.5
Strawberry Hill Anamosa 0.9 mi 5.6
Anamosa Middle School Anamosa 0.9 mi 6.3
Shannon Elementary School Monticello 9.7 mi 6.0
Carpenter Elementary School Monticello 10.3 mi 7.8
Monticello High School Monticello 10.0 mi 6.2
Monticello Middle School Monticello 10.0 mi 7.9
SACRED HEART SCHOOL Monticello 10.3 mi 5.5
Springville Elementary School Springville 8.9 mi 8.4
Springville Secondary School Springville 9.0 mi 8.0
Olin Elementary School Olin 11.1 mi 4.9
North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr Mechanicsville 13.9 mi 8.2
Lisbon Elementary School Lisbon 14.3 mi 8.0
Lisbon Secondary Lisbon 14.3 mi 6.6
Washington Elementary School Mount Vernon 15.0 mi 7.9
Mount Vernon Middle School Mount Vernon 15.0 mi 8.1
Mount Vernon High School Mount Vernon 15.1 mi 6.0
Johnston Elementary School Hopkinton 16.5 mi 9.6
Central City Elementary School Central City 14.0 mi 6.7
Central City High School Central City 14.0 mi 6.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 52205 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$65,991

Median Home Value

$217,000

Median Rent

$922/mo

Population

8,670

College Educated

21.1%

Homeownership

78.4%

Avg Commute

29.2 min

Poverty Rate

14.5%

Median Age

41.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Patrick School

What grades does St Patrick School serve?

St Patrick School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend St Patrick School?

St Patrick School has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Patrick School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Patrick School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Patrick School rank in IA?

St Patrick School ranks #84 of 157 private schools in IA.

What is St Patrick School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Patrick School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Patrick School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Patrick School has 81% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).

Is St Patrick School a private school?

Yes, St Patrick 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 Patrick School a religious school?

St Patrick School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
65 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
47 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
42
Gender Split
57% M / 43% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
177 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Jones County

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