For the 2024 school year, there is 1 private school serving 88 students in Shelby County, IA (there are 6 public schools, serving 1,915 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Shelby County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Shelby County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Shelby County (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Shelby County Catholic School
(Catholic)
2005 College Pl
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-5634
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-5634
Grades: PK-5
| 88 students
Shelby County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sccs St. Mary S Center (Closed 2000)
(Catholic)
208 St Mary's Ave Box 183
Panama, IA 51562
(712) 489-2727
Panama, IA 51562
(712) 489-2727
Grades: PK-3
| 74 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Shelby County, IA?
1 private schools are located in Shelby County, IA.
What percentage of students in Shelby County, IA go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Shelby County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Shelby County, IA?
100% of private schools in Shelby County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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