For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 private school serving 176 students in Benton County, IA (there are 11 public schools, serving 3,655 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Benton County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Benton County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Private Schools in Benton County (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Lutheran School![Central Lutheran School Photo]( "Central Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
310 3rd Street W
Atkins, IA 52206
(319) 223-5271
Atkins, IA 52206
(319) 223-5271
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Benton County, IA?
1 private schools are located in Benton County, IA.
What percentage of students in Benton County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Benton County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Benton County?
100% of private schools in Benton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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