Best Harrison County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 75 students in Harrison County, IA (there are 10 public schools, serving 2,554 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Harrison County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Harrison County, IA is St. Patrick's School.
100% of private schools in Harrison County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Harrison County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Patrick's School
(Catholic)
(1)
219 North 7th Street
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
(712) 642-2611
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students

Overview

This County (Harrison County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
75 Students
52,698 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
5 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
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
n/a
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
7%
# Black Students
n/a
1,537 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
46 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
61%
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
29 Students
9,624 Students
% of Others Students
39%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Harrison County, IA?
The top-ranked private schools in Harrison County, IA is St. Patrick's School.
How many private schools are located in Harrison County?
1 private schools are located in Harrison County.
What percentage of students in Harrison County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Harrison County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Harrison County?
100% of private schools in Harrison County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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