For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 29 students in Decatur County, IA (there are 6 public schools, serving 1,010 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Decatur County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Decatur County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite).
Private Schools in Decatur County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Franklin Christian Day School
(Mennonite)
267 180th St
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-6615
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-6615
Gr: 1-11 | 29 students
Overview
This County (Decatur County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
29 Students
52,698 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
7 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
7%
# Black Students
n/a
1,537 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
28 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
97%
70%
# 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
1 Student
9,624 Students
% of Others Students
3%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Decatur County, IA?
1 private schools are located in Decatur County, IA.
What percentage of students in Decatur County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Decatur County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Decatur County?
100% of private schools in Decatur County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite).
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