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Cerro Gordo County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,048 students in Cerro Gordo County, IA (there are 13 public schools, serving 5,328 public students). 16% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Cerro Gordo County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Cerro Gordo County Private Schools (2026-27)

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Newman Catholic School
Gr: K-12 | 628 students
Avg. class size: 39 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
2445 19th St Sw
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-6939
(1)
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Map of Clear Lake Classical
Clear Lake Classical
Gr: PK-9 | 75 students
Christian
3714 N Shore Dr
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(630) 854-3006
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Map of Newman Catholic Elementary School
Newman Catholic Elementary School
Gr: K-5 | 271 students
Catholic
2000 S Mckinley Avenue
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-3101
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North Iowa Christian School Photo
North Iowa Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
680 6th St SE
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-6440
(4)
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Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
1,048 Students
52,668 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
76 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
39%
Average Class Size
26 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,000
$7,664
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,200
$2,780

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.48
# American Indian Students
2 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
28 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%
# White Students
832 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
79%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
131 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
13%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
17 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cerro Gordo County, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Cerro Gordo County, IA is Newman Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Cerro Gordo County?
4 private schools are located in Cerro Gordo County.
What percentage of students in Cerro Gordo County go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Cerro Gordo County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cerro Gordo County?
100% of private schools in Cerro Gordo County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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