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Best Cedar County Private Schools (2026-27)

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 87%.
100% of private schools in Cedar County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Friends).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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 Photo
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

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearCedar County Total Schools
20252
20242
20232
20222
20212
20202
20192
20182
20172
20162
20152
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# Students
48 Students
52,730 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCedar County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202524217179
202424212172
202317192174
202219203185
202119201180
202019196171
201923199175
201829197172
201729195180
201629194178
201529188167
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% Average Students of Color
16%
16%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCedar County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202516%16%34%
202416%16%34%
202316%17%33%
201718%13%32%
201618%13%32%
201518%12%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
16 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCedar County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20253:112:111:1
20243:112:111:1
20232:113:111:1
20222:113:111:1
20212:113:111:1
20202:113:112:1
20192:114:112:1
20183:114:112:1
20173:113:112:1
20163:113:112:1
20153:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
69%
39%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearCedar County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202569%40%55%
202469%41%54%
202369%41%54%
202269%41%54%
202169%42%54%
202069%42%54%
201969%42%53%
201869%39%53%
201769%36%53%
201669%38%52%
201569%39%52%
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Average Class Size
8 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearCedar County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202581615
202481615
202381515
202281615
202181615
202081615
201981615
201881615
2017101515
2016101515
2015101515
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Average SAT score
1220
(Out of 1600)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$32,900
$9,320

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearCedar County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
2025$32,900$9,791$15,012
2024$32,900$7,091$13,254
2023$32,900$5,542$12,626
2022$32,900$5,359$12,187
2021$32,900$5,359$11,800
2020$32,900$5,279$11,512
2019$32,900$5,264$11,293
2018$27,900$5,153$11,017
2017$27,600$4,857$10,708
2016$27,600$5,552$10,356
2015$27,600$5,568$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
75%
37%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearCedar County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202575%37%34%
202475%38%34%
202375%38%34%
202275%38%33%
202175%38%33%
202075%36%32%
201975%36%31%
201875%37%30%
201775%35%30%
201675%34%29%
201575%33%28%
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Average Acceptance Rate
57%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearCedar County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20250.200.470.65
20240.200.470.65
20230.170.500.65
20220.000.470.64
20210.000.470.64
20200.000.470.64
20190.000.460.63
20180.000.450.63
20170.000.390.61
20160.000.390.61
20150.000.390.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
8%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCedar County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20258%3%5%
20248%2%5%
20237%3%5%
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# Hispanic Students
n/a
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
7%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCedar County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20253%3%7%
20243%3%7%
20232%3%8%
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# White Students
56 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
89%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCedar County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202589%70%52%
202489%71%52%
202391%68%52%
2022100%71%54%
2021100%70%54%
2020100%71%54%
2019100%72%56%
2018100%72%56%
2017100%77%58%
2016100%76%58%
2015100%76%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
98 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
n/a
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
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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