St. Theresa Catholic School

At Saint Theresa School, we believe it is our job to educate the whole child by challenging the mind and nurturing the soul.
We believe in high expectations, for ourselves as educators.
We believe that every child has the right to learn in a caring and safe environment.
We believe that parents are the primary educators of their children and that we are their partner in building a foundation for success.
The STS community is one of devoted teachers and staff.
It is involved and active parents.  It is a strong and supportive parish community.
It is a community which embraces diversity.  It is people praying together, working together, and playing together.  It is family.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $5,400
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
238 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
St. Theresa Catholic School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Mock Trial

Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Choir

School Notes

  • At Saint Theresa School, we believe it is our job to educate the whole child by challenging the mind and nurturing the soul.
  • We believe in high expectations, for ourselves as educators.
  • We believe that every child has the right to learn in a caring and safe environment.
  • We believe that parents are the primary educators of their children and that we are their partner in building a foundation for success.
  • The STS community is one of devoted teachers and staff.
  • It is involved and active parents.
  • It is a strong and supportive parish community.
  • It is a community which embraces diversity.
  • It is people praying together, working together, and playing together.
  • It is family.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Theresa Catholic School cost?
St. Theresa Catholic School's tuition is approximately $5,400 for private students.
What sports does St. Theresa Catholic School offer?
St. Theresa Catholic School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for St. Theresa Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Theresa Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Theresa Catholic School located?
St. Theresa Catholic School is located in the Merle Hay neighborhood of Des Moines, IA. There are 1 other private schools located in Merle Hay.

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (2 reviews)
5  
St. Theresa is a really great school! They have the most caring teachers and administration. They really do care about me and my kids. St. Theresa is a warm and welcoming community. They go out of the way to include all families. Their academics are tops. My kids were very prepared for Dowling Catholic High School. They have done very well there because St. Theresa prepared them so well for the high level of academics that Dowling demands. Because of this my students have received big scholarship offers to colleges because they did so well and were so prepared for Dowling as freshman. I have an 8th grader that will go on to Dowling next year and is very interested in taking the higher level math and science/engineering courses at Dowling because of all that he learned through the STEM program at St. Theresa's. This program really engaged my kid. I just didn't find this in any other school. St. Theresa is an excellent school.
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5  
St. Theresa's Catholic School is a fantastic school. We have 2 children that we send there. There are a number of Catholic schools that are much closer to us yet we still send our children here. The individual attention, small class size, excellent teachers and wonderful community of parents made our decision easy when deciding where to send our children. We could not be more pleased with St. Theresa's, it is an excellent school.
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $5,400
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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