Tuition

Our goal is to help make a Catholic education possible for your family. St. Patrick Catholic School welcomes students of all faiths. We strive to keep our tuition affordable and are committed to an optimal student to teacher ratio, which is currently 16:1. We are grateful for the financial support provided by St. Patrick Parish and generous sponsors. Tuition assistance is available to qualifying families.

2020-2021 K-Gr 8 Tuition for Supporting Parishioners

• 1st child: $3132
• 2nd child: $2870
• 3rd, 4th child: $2474

2020-2021 K-Gr 8 Tuition for Non-Parishioners

• 1st child: $4132
• 2nd child: $3870
• 3rd, 4th child: $3474

For details on tuition and and other expenses your family might incur, including optional day care, breakfast, lunch, and bus, see the Tuition Fact Sheet on our Parent Resources page. Tuition figures above include the $145 tuition deposit and the $180 technology fee. 

You may be surprised at the qualifying levels for tuition assistance. See our Tuition Assistance page for details. If you are close to a qualifying level, we encourage you to apply. Our local program may be able to help even when the STO Program cannot.

How do I make tuition payments? Using the FACTS monthly payment plan, annually, or semiannually with payments on or before July 1 and January 1. Many families split their payments over 10 months with FACTS. To use FACTS, you must set up an account by August 1.
 

Are there other ways to offset tuition payments?

• SCRIP rebates: Buy gift cards at face value through our SCRIP program and use them for your family's regular purchases of food, household items, clothing, gasoline, auto repairs, and more. One-half of the listed rebate goes toward your child's tuition. Family and friends can designate their rebates to your child too!
• State of Iowa tax credit: “Taxpayers who have one or more dependents attending grades KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELVE in an Iowa school may take a credit for each dependent for amounts paid for tuition and textbooks. The credit is 25% of the first $1,000 paid for each dependent for tuition and textbooks." For more information, consult your tax professional or see Iowa Department of Revenue FAQ #15. 
• Tuition payment with 529 Plan: You may be eligible for a state tax credit for Iowa 529 plan deposits and your money grows tax free for eligible tuition and education expenses. Please consult the Iowa 529 Plan website and your financial advisor for details.