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#66 of 157 private schools in IA

Top 41% of private schools

St Thomas Aquinas School

Elementary School · Webster City, IA

A private elementary school in Webster City, IA serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

Private

624 DUBUQUE ST, Webster City, IA 50595

  • Math 92% vs IA 74% (2025)
  • Reading 92% vs IA 75% (2025)
  • 9.7:1 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)
B+7.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.9 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-5.3 / 10
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Diversity Index15%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-5.0 / 10
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Enrollment77
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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.

Math Proficiency92%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
74%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency92%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
75%(2025 ISASP)

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The neighborhood

Where St Thomas Aquinas 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 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,628/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Webster City), 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

$71,182

Median home value

$129,100

Median rent

$877/mo

College educated

22.8%

Homeownership

68.3%

Poverty rate

9.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50595; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White92.2%
Hispanic5.2%
Black2.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pleasant View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–10.5 mi209Compare →
Sunset Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.52–40.6 mi303Compare →

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 Thomas Aquinas School is listed in Webster City, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Thomas Aquinas School

St Thomas Aquinas School is a private elementary school in Webster City, IA, serving approximately 77 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #66 of 157 private schools in IA. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Thomas Aquinas School

What grades does St Thomas Aquinas School serve?

St Thomas Aquinas School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend St Thomas Aquinas School?

St Thomas Aquinas School has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Thomas Aquinas School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Thomas Aquinas School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Thomas Aquinas School rank in IA?

St Thomas Aquinas School ranks #66 of 157 private schools in IA.

What is St Thomas Aquinas School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Thomas Aquinas School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Thomas Aquinas School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Thomas Aquinas School has 92% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).

Is St Thomas Aquinas School a private school?

Yes, St Thomas Aquinas 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 Thomas Aquinas School a religious school?

St Thomas Aquinas School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
77
Gender Split
44% M / 56% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Hamilton County
Area population (ZIP 50595)
8,768
Area average commute
18.8 min
Area median age
41.4
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 50595; 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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