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Carroll County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 2,653 students in Carroll County, IA (there are 10 public schools, serving 2,982 public students). 47% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Carroll County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Carroll County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Kuemper Catholic Grade School
Kuemper Catholic Grade School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,200 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
116 S East Street
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-3610
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Map of Kuemper Grade School Pk-8 Grades
Kuemper Grade School Pk-8 Grades
Gr: PK-12 | 1,212 students
Catholic
201 S Clark St
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-3610
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Map of Kuemper Catholic Middle School
Kuemper Catholic Middle School
Gr: 6-8 | 241 students
Catholic
1519 N West Street
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-2123
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Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
2,653 Students
52,668 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
202 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.48
# American Indian Students
2 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
40 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
107 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
4%
3%
# White Students
2,191 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
83%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
291 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
11%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Carroll County, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Carroll County, IA include Kuemper Catholic Grade School and Kuemper Grade School Pk-8 Grades.
How many private schools are located in Carroll County?
3 private schools are located in Carroll County.
What percentage of students in Carroll County go to private school?
47% of all K-12 students in Carroll County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Carroll County?
100% of private schools in Carroll County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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