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Benton County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Benton County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Benton County (2026-27)

Central Lutheran School Photo
Central Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
310 3rd Street W
Atkins, IA 52206
(319) 223-5271
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Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
176 Students
52,668 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
11 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
39%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,826
$7,664
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.48
# 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
2 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
150 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
85%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
21 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
12%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

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 10%).
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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