For the 2025-26 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 9%).
100% of private schools in Decatur County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite).
Private Schools in Decatur County (2025-26)
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
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 9%).
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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