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Buchanan County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 304 students in Buchanan County, IA (there are 18 public schools, serving 3,595 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Buchanan County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Pentecostal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Buchanan County (2026-27)

Map of Independence Christian Academy
Independence Christian Academy
Gr: 4-10 | 4 students
Pentecostal
700 13th St Ne
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-2743
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Map of St. Athanasius School
St. Athanasius School
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students
Catholic
641 Stevens St
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1314
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Map of St. Johns School
St. Johns School
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students
Catholic
314 3rd St Ne
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7173
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Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
304 Students
52,668 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
23 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,000
$7,664

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.48
# American Indian Students
0 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,537 Students
% Black Students
<1%
3%
# White Students
219 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
72%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
80 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
26%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Buchanan County, IA?
3 private schools are located in Buchanan County, IA.
What percentage of students in Buchanan County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Buchanan County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Buchanan County?
100% of private schools in Buchanan County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Pentecostal).
Which private schools in Buchanan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Buchanan County include: Independence Christian Academy vs. St. Johns School, St. Johns School vs. Independence Christian Academy

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