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Alton Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 112 students in Alton, IA, 25% of all K-12 students in Alton, IA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Alton, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Alton, IA (2026-27)

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Spalding Catholic Schools
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
908 6th Ave
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4532
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Spaulding Catholic School
Gr: K-6 | 60 students
Catholic
908 6th Ave
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4532
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Alton, IA Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
112
Students
$3,000
Avg. Tuition
20%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Alton)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
259 Schools
# Students
112 Students
52,668 Students
% Students of Color
20%
16%
0.57
0.48
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
0%
2%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
7%
# Black Students
0 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
0%
3%
# White Students
65 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
58%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
31 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
28%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
15 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
39%
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,000
$7,363
Average % on Financial Aid
70%
39%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Alton, IA?
2 private schools are located in Alton, IA.
What percentage of students in Alton go to private school?
25% of all K-12 students in Alton are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Alton?
100% of private schools in Alton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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