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Buena Vista County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 310 students in Buena Vista County, IA (there are 15 public schools, serving 4,629 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Buena Vista County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Buena Vista County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary's School
St. Mary's School
Gr: PK-12 | 310 students
Catholic
312 Seneca St
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(502) 452-1712
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Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
310 Students
52,668 Students
% Average Students of Color
39%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
31 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.48
# American Indian Students
0 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
75 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
7%
# Black Students
12 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
4%
3%
# White Students
154 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
50%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
58 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
19%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Buena Vista County, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Buena Vista County, IA is St. Mary's School.
How many private schools are located in Buena Vista County?
1 private schools are located in Buena Vista County.
What percentage of students in Buena Vista County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Buena Vista County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Buena Vista County?
100% of private schools in Buena Vista County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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