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Best Clinton County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 388 students in Clinton County, IA (there are 18 public schools, serving 7,208 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in Clinton County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Clinton County Private Schools (2026)

Prince Of Peace Catholic School Photo
Prince Of Peace Catholic School
Gr: K-12 | 189 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
312 S 4th St
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-1663
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Map of St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
Catholic
417 6th Ave
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-3812
(1)
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Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
2 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

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

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearClinton County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
2025194217179
2024194212172
2023211192174
2022212203185
2021212201180
2020228196171
2019226199175
2018229197172
2017237195180
2016252194178
2015252188167
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% Average Students of Color
9%
16%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearClinton County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20259%16%34%
20249%16%34%
20235%17%33%
202225%15%33%
202125%16%32%
20204%15%32%
201911%14%31%
20185%15%31%
201711%13%32%
20169%13%32%
20159%12%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

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

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearClinton County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202512:112:111:1
202412:112:111:1
202312:113:111:1
202212:113:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202013:113:112:1
201913:114:112:1
201813:114:112:1
201714:113:112:1
201613:113:112:1
201513:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
39%

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

YearClinton County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202567%40%55%
202467%41%54%
202367%41%54%
202267%41%54%
202167%42%54%
202050%42%54%
201950%42%53%
201850%39%53%
201750%36%53%
201638%38%52%
201538%39%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearClinton County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
2025151615
2024151615
2023151515
2022151615
2021151615
2020161615
2019161615
2018161615
2017161515
2016171515
2015171515
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Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
9 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearClinton County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20253913
20243912
20233811
20223911
20213911
20203911
20193811
20183711
20173710
20163710
20153710
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Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearClinton County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
2025252526
2024252526
2023252526
2022252526
2021252526
2020222425
2019222425
2018222425
2017222425
2016222425
2015222425
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,024
$9,320

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearClinton County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
2025$4,024$9,791$15,012
2024$4,024$7,091$13,254
2023$4,024$5,542$12,626
2022$4,024$5,359$12,187
2021$4,024$5,359$11,800
2020$4,024$5,279$11,512
2019$4,024$5,264$11,293
2018$3,792$5,153$11,017
2017$3,792$4,857$10,708
2016$3,270$5,552$10,356
2015$3,270$5,568$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
47%
37%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearClinton County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202547%37%34%
202447%38%34%
202347%38%34%
202247%38%33%
202147%38%33%
202047%36%32%
201947%36%31%
201847%37%30%
201747%35%30%
201647%34%29%
201547%33%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$900
$2,780

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearClinton County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
2025$900$2,769$7,073
2024$900$2,727$6,930
2023$900$3,038$6,469
2022$900$2,364$6,289
2021$900$2,185$6,055
2020$900$2,161$5,921
2019$900$2,028$5,795
2018$900$1,968$5,456
2017$900$1,243$5,319
2016$900$1,160$5,105
2015$900$992$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
95%
87%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearClinton County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202595%85%81%
202495%94%85%
202395%93%85%
202295%94%85%
202195%94%85%
202095%94%85%
201995%93%85%
201895%93%85%
201795%95%85%
201695%97%85%
201595%97%85%
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Average Endowment Size
$1.2 million
$23.33 million

Endowment Trends (2021-2025)

YearClinton County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
2025$1 M$23 M$60 M
2024$1 M$3 M$59 M
2023$1 M$3 M$71 M
2022$1 M$3 M$76 M
2021$1 M$3 M$71 M
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearClinton County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20250.410.470.65
20240.410.470.65
20230.250.500.65
20220.230.470.64
20210.230.470.64
20200.230.470.64
20190.170.460.63
20180.170.450.63
20170.200.390.61
20160.200.390.61
20150.200.390.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearClinton County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20231%3%5%
20221%2%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%2%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
18 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearClinton County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20256%6%9%
20246%7%9%
20232%6%9%
20222%6%8%
20212%6%9%
20202%6%9%
20192%5%8%
20182%5%8%
20171%4%8%
20161%4%8%
20151%4%8%
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# Black Students
13 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearClinton County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20253%3%7%
20243%3%7%
20231%3%8%
20221%3%7%
20211%3%7%
20201%3%8%
20191%3%7%
20181%3%7%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%7%
20151%2%8%
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# White Students
292 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
75%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearClinton County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202575%70%52%
202475%71%52%
202386%68%52%
202287%71%54%
202187%70%54%
202087%71%54%
201991%72%56%
201891%72%56%
201789%77%58%
201689%76%58%
201589%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
64 Students
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
17%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearClinton County AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202516%18%26%
202416%17%26%
202310%20%25%
20229%18%25%
20219%18%25%
20209%18%24%
20195%18%24%
20185%18%23%
20178%15%22%
20168%16%22%
20158%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Clinton County, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Clinton County, IA is Prince Of Peace Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Clinton County?
2 private schools are located in Clinton County.
What percentage of students in Clinton County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Clinton County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clinton County?
100% of private schools in Clinton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Clinton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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