For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 140 students in Chickasaw County, IA (there are 7 public schools, serving 2,025 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Chickasaw County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Chickasaw County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Chickasaw County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Community School
(Catholic)
216 N Broadway Ave
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-2865
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-2865
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students
Overview
This County (Chickasaw County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
140 Students
52,698 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
10 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
7%
# Black Students
n/a
1,537 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
75 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
53%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
46 Students
9,624 Students
% of Others Students
33%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Chickasaw County, IA?
1 private schools are located in Chickasaw County, IA.
What percentage of students in Chickasaw County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Chickasaw County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chickasaw County?
100% of private schools in Chickasaw County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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