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Cedar County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 48 students in Cedar County, IA (there are 12 public schools, serving 3,110 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 57%, which is lower than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Cedar County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Friends).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Cedar County Private Schools (2026-27)

Scattergood Friends School Photo
Scattergood Friends School
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3
Friends
1951 Delta Ave
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 519-1860
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Tipton Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 9 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
323 West Second St
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-2168
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Overview

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

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
16 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
69%
39%
Average Class Size
8 students
16 students
Average SAT score
1220
(Out of 1600)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$32,900
$7,664
Average % on Financial Aid
75%
39%
Average Acceptance Rate
57%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.48
# American Indian Students
0 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
8%
2%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
7%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%
# White Students
56 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
89%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
0%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cedar County, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Cedar County, IA is Scattergood Friends School.
How many private schools are located in Cedar County?
2 private schools are located in Cedar County.
What percentage of students in Cedar County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Cedar County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cedar County?
100% of private schools in Cedar County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Friends).

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