Saint Daniel The Prophet School opened in September of 1963.
Our class size is limited to twenty four students, one class per grade, kindergarten through eighth grade.
Iowa Test of Basic Skills is given annually. Scores have been well above average for the past five years.
We offer a safe and healthy learning environment, fostering community and the achievement of religious and education goals.
St. Daniel the Prophet Catholic School is a faith centered Catholic Christian school community teaching, sharing, and living gospel values.
We foster a prayerful, safe, and academically excellent environment enabling our students to be productive members of society who build up God's Kingdom on earth.
St. Daniel the Prophet School provides a quality Catholic Christian education for all of our students, enabling them to become productive, contributing members of society.
St. Daniel the Prophet School has been declared a Peace Site.
It is a Jesus School on Holy Ground. That means we have holy pictures and reminders of our God and that all of our property is blessed.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Student Body
Total Students
119 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
52%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Daniel The Prophet School?
The application deadline for St. Daniel The Prophet School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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