Best Buchanan County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 300 students in Buchanan County, IA.
100% of private preschools in Buchanan County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Private Preschools in Buchanan County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Athanasius School
(Catholic)
641 Stevens St
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1314
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students Tuition listed
St. Johns School
(Catholic)
314 3rd St Ne
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7173
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students

Overview

This County (Buchanan County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
300 Students
33,362 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
17%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
22 Teachers
2,533 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,000
$9,882

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
98 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
604 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
2,187 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
1 Student
897 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
217 Students
21,337 Students
% White Students
72%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
54 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
78 Students
8,070 Students
% of Others Students
26%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in Buchanan County, IA?
2 private preschools are located in Buchanan County, IA.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Buchanan County?
100% of private preschools in Buchanan County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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