Spalding Catholic Schools Photo - Spalding Catholic School is a Prek-6th grade school, located in northwest Iowa.

Best Alton Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 112 students in Alton, IA (there are 1 public school, serving 337 public students). 25% of all K-12 students in Alton, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Alton, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Private Schools in Alton, IA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Spalding Catholic Schools
Spalding Catholic Schools Photo - Spalding Catholic School is a Prek-6th grade school, located in northwest Iowa.
(Catholic)
908 6th Ave
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4532
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Spaulding Catholic School
(Catholic)
908 6th Ave
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4532
Gr: K-6 | 60 students

Overview

This Town (Alton)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
112 Students
52,698 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
15 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
40%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,000
$9,284
Average % on Financial Aid
70%
37%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
7%
# Black Students
n/a
1,537 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
65 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
58%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
31 Students
9,624 Students
% of Others Students
28%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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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