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Clinton County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 91%.
100% of private schools in Clinton County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Clinton County Private Schools (2026-27)

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
# Students
388 Students
52,668 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
33 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
39%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,024
$7,664
Average % on Financial Aid
47%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$900
$2,780
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
91%
Average Endowment Size
$1.2 million
$ million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.48
# American Indian Students
0 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
13 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%
# White Students
292 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
75%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
64 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
17%
18%
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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