Boys & Girls Home Family Services

Boys and Girls Home and Family Services, Inc. is a non-profit, human service agency that has cared for children and families for over 113 years.
In 1892, a civil war widow began caring for orphaned children in her home located in Sioux City, Iowa.
Two years later in March 1894, several Sioux City women formed the charitable association - Boys and Girls Home.
According to the organization's original by-laws, Boys and Girls Home was founded to provide "a home for friendless, neglected boys and girls until suitable homes could be found, to detain and care for such truant and tramping boys and girls, to prevent the association of children and youth in jails and workhouses with old and hardened criminals and to seek enactment of such laws as may benefit children".
The mission of Boys and Girls Home and Family Services is to improve the lives of children and families.
Independently or in partnership with public and private entities, the agency brings innovative, but practical approaches to identifying and addressing individual and community needs.
Boys and Girls Home and Family Services offers a comprehensive, interrelated continuum of services including inpatient and outpatient care, education, childcare and outreach programs.
These services provide support to individuals of all ages, from the very young to the very old, strengthen families, and meet the unique needs of each individual member.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked IA School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 52 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Boys & Girls Home Family Services ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Year Founded
1894

Student Body

Total Students
52 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Boys & Girls Home Family Services Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • Boys and Girls Home and Family Services, Inc. is a non-profit, human service agency that has cared for children and families for over 113 years. In 1892, a civil war widow began caring for orphaned children in her home located in Sioux City, Iowa. Two years later in March 1894, several Sioux City women formed the charitable association - Boys and Girls Home. According to the organization's original by-laws, Boys and Girls Home was founded to provide "a home for friendless, neglected boys and girls until suitable homes could be found, to detain and care for such truant and tramping boys and girls, to prevent the association of children and youth in jails and workhouses with old and hardened criminals and to seek enactment of such laws as may benefit children". The mission of Boys and Girls Home and Family Services is to improve the lives of children and families. Independently or in partnership with public and private entities, the agency brings innovative, but practical approaches to identifying and addressing individual and community needs. Boys and Girls Home and Family Services offers a comprehensive, interrelated continuum of services including inpatient and outpatient care, education, childcare and outreach programs. These services provide support to individuals of all ages, from the very young to the very old, strengthen families, and meet the unique needs of each individual member.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boys & Girls Home Family Services's ranking?
Boys & Girls Home Family Services ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Boys & Girls Home Family Services?
The application deadline for Boys & Girls Home Family Services is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked IA School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 52 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Sioux City, IA is $4,254 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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