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Story County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 252 students in Story County, IA (there are 26 public schools, serving 11,706 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Story County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Story County (2026-27)

Ames Christian School Photo
Ames Christian School
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students
925 South 16th Street
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 233-0772
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Map of Nevada Seventh-day Adventist School
Nevada Seventh-day Adventist School
Gr: K-9 | 14 students
Seventh Day Adventist
324 6th St
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 215-1092
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Map of St. Cecilia Elementary School
St. Cecilia Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students
Catholic
2900 Hoover Ave
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 232-5290
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Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
252 Students
52,668 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
18 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.48
# American Indian Students
0 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
9 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%
# White Students
176 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
70%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
51 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
20%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Story County, IA?
3 private schools are located in Story County, IA.
What percentage of students in Story County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Story County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Story County?
100% of private schools in Story County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Story County are often viewed compared to one another?

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