For the 2024 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 337 students in Buchanan County, IA (there are 19 public schools, serving 3,709 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Buchanan County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Buchanan County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Pentecostal).
Private Schools in Buchanan County (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Independence Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
700 13th St Ne
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-2743
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-2743
Grades: 2-12
| 11 students
St. Athanasius School
(Catholic)
641 Stevens St
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1314
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1314
Grades: PK-8
| 147 students
St. Johns School
(Catholic)
314 3rd St Ne
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7173
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7173
Grades: PK-8
| 179 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Buchanan County, IA?
3 private schools are located in Buchanan County, IA.
What percentage of students in Buchanan County, IA go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Buchanan County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Buchanan County, IA?
100% of private schools in Buchanan County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Pentecostal).
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