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#53 of 157 private schools in IA
Top 33% of private schools
St Theresa Catholic School
Elementary School · Des Moines, IA
A private elementary school in Des Moines, IA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
5810 CARPENTER AVE, Des Moines, IA 50311
- Math 79% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 88% vs IA 75% (2025)
- 11.8:1 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 Theresa Catholic 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 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,846/100K
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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
$63,233
Median home value
$228,000
Median rent
$1,019/mo
College educated
41.4%
Homeownership
48%
Poverty rate
20.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50311; 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)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 267 | Compare → |
| Cowles Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| Mt Olive Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 126 | Compare → |
| Hillis Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 291 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St Theresa Catholic School is listed in Des Moines, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Theresa Catholic School
St Theresa Catholic School is a private elementary school in Des Moines, IA, serving approximately 230 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #53 of 157 private schools in IA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Theresa Catholic School
What grades does St Theresa Catholic School serve?
St Theresa Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Theresa Catholic School?
St Theresa Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Theresa Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Theresa Catholic School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Theresa Catholic School rank in IA?
St Theresa Catholic School ranks #53 of 157 private schools in IA.
What is St Theresa Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Theresa 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.
What are the test scores at St Theresa Catholic School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St Theresa Catholic School has 79% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Is St Theresa Catholic School a private school?
Yes, St Theresa 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 St Theresa Catholic School a religious school?
St Theresa Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 230
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- (515) 277-0178
- Area population (ZIP 50311)
- 15,889
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 30.8
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 50311; 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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