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#126 of 157 private schools in IA
St Paul Lutheran School
Elementary School
1217 4TH AVE S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Enrollment
75
Student-Teacher
10.7:1
Score
5.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
75
Student-Teacher
10.7:1
Score
5.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Iowa private schools
#126 of 157
In Fort Dodge
#3 of 4
public schools
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St Paul Lutheran School
Elementary School in Fort Dodge · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Paul Lutheran School
St Paul Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Fort Dodge, IA. St Paul Lutheran School serves approximately 75 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. St Paul Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #126 of 157 private schools in IA.
Structured state assessment records for St Paul Lutheran School show 84% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
- This school 5.3 · Average
- IA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 75 students, St Paul Lutheran 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.
St Paul Lutheran 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 St Paul Lutheran School compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Fort Dodge, IA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Paul Lutheran School (this school) | 5.3 |
| Early Childhood Center | 5.8 |
| Butler Elementary School | 2.7 |
| Duncombe Elementary School | 3.3 |
| Feelhaver Elementary School | 4.0 |
| Cooper Elementary School | 3.1 |
| Fort Dodge Middle School | 5.0 |
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 IA ISASP (2024-25)
Based on 14 test records from IA state assessments. About our data
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1217 4TH AVE S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Paul Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Taft Elementary School (rated 9.0/10, 15.5 miles away, in nearby Humboldt), which scores notably higher. Another option is COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Manson Northwest Webster Elementary (rated 7.0/10, 9.2 miles away, in nearby Barnum), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Fort Dodge, see our Fort Dodge schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 17.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Center Fort Dodge | 0.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Butler Elementary School Fort Dodge | 0.7 mi | 2.7 |
| Duncombe Elementary School Fort Dodge | 0.8 mi | 3.3 |
| ST EDMOND CATHOLIC SCHOOL Fort Dodge | 1.0 mi | 5.3 |
| ST EDMOND CATHOLIC SCHOOL Fort Dodge | 1.0 mi | 5.0 |
| COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Fort Dodge | 1.0 mi | 8.1 |
| Feelhaver Elementary School Fort Dodge | 1.4 mi | 4.0 |
| Fort Dodge High School Fort Dodge | 1.3 mi | 2.9 |
| Cooper Elementary School Fort Dodge | 1.5 mi | 3.1 |
| Fort Dodge Middle School Fort Dodge | 1.7 mi | 5.0 |
| Southeast Valley Middle School Burnside | 11.7 mi | 7.0 |
| Manson Northwest Webster Elementary Barnum | 9.2 mi | 7.0 |
| Humboldt Middle School Humboldt | 14.9 mi | 8.4 |
| Humboldt High School Humboldt | 15.0 mi | 5.7 |
| Clyde D Mease Elementary School Dakota City | 15.3 mi | 3.9 |
| Taft Elementary School Humboldt | 15.5 mi | 9.0 |
| ST MARY SCHOOL Humboldt | 15.5 mi | 5.2 |
| Dayton Center Dayton | 17.4 mi | 6.8 |
| Robert Blue School Eagle Grove | 17.8 mi | 3.7 |
| Eagle Grove Elementary Eagle Grove | 17.8 mi | 3.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 50501 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$66,130
Median Home Value
$139,700
Median Rent
$779/mo
Population
28,633
College Educated
20.5%
Homeownership
66.9%
Avg Commute
17.9 min
Poverty Rate
12.7%
Median Age
39.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bennett Elementary School Bennett, IA | 5.2 |
| CENTRAL IOWA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Grinnell, IA | 5.2 |
| CLARINDA LUTHERAN SCHOOL Clarinda, IA | 5.5 |
| Clay Central-Everly Elementary Royal, IA | 5.1 |
| SACRED HEART SCHOOL Monticello, IA | 5.5 |
| Stratford Elementary Stratford, IA | 5.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Paul Lutheran School
What grades does St Paul Lutheran School serve?
St Paul Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Paul Lutheran School?
St Paul Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 75 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Paul Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Paul Lutheran School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Paul Lutheran School rank in IA?
St Paul Lutheran School ranks #126 of 157 private schools in IA.
What is St Paul Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Paul Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Paul Lutheran School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St Paul Lutheran School has 84% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Is St Paul Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, St Paul Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod 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 Paul Lutheran School a religious school?
St Paul Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 75
- Gender Split
- 83% M / 17% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Webster County
- Phone
- (515) 955-7208
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