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Decatur County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 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).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Decatur County (2026-27)

Map of Franklin Christian Day School
Franklin Christian Day School
Gr: 1-11 | 29 students
Mennonite
267 180th St
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-6615
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Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
29 Students
52,668 Students

Academics and Faculty:

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

Students by Ethnicity:

0.07
0.48
# American Indian Students
0 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
0%
2%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
7%
# Black Students
0 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
0%
3%
# White Students
28 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
97%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
1 Student
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
3%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

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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