Quick Facts (26-27)
- # Private Schools: 4
- # Students Served: 1,048
- % Students of Color: 9%
- View Cerro Gordo County, IA School Trends
North Iowa Christian School
Top 13 · Most AP Courses (IA)
Newman Catholic School
Top 4 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (IA)
Cerro Gordo County Private Elementary Schools
Quick Facts (26-27)
- # Private Schools: 4
- # Students Served: 1,048
- % Students of Color: 9%
- View Cerro Gordo County, IA School Trends
Top Ranked Cerro Gordo County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)
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
Gr: PK-9 | 75 students
Christian
3714 N Shore Dr
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(630) 854-3006
Gr: K-5 | 271 students
Catholic
2000 S Mckinley Avenue
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-3101
Gr: PK-12 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
680 6th St SE
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-6440
Overview
Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
1,048 Students
47,798 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
15%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
76 Teachers
3,927 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
36%
Average Class Size
26 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
8 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,000
$7,557
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,200
$2,840
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.47
# American Indian Students
2 Students
109 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
941 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
2,961 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
28 Students
1,396 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%
# White Students
832 Students
33,818 Students
% White Students
79%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
94 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
131 Students
8,599 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
6 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Cerro Gordo County, IA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Cerro Gordo County, IA is Newman Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Cerro Gordo County?
4 private elementary schools are located in Cerro Gordo County.
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