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Delaware County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 253 students in Delaware County, IA (there are 8 public schools, serving 2,001 public students). 11% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Delaware County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Delaware County (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary School
St. Mary School
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students
Catholic
132 W Butler St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3689
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Delaware County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-6 | 54 students
Catholic
218 North Earl Street
Earlville, IA 52041
(563) 923-2895
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Overview

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

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
15 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
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
1 Student
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
7%
# Black Students
0 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
0%
3%
# White Students
202 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
80%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
50 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
20%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Delaware County, IA?
1 private schools are located in Delaware County, IA.
What percentage of students in Delaware County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Delaware County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Delaware County?
100% of private schools in Delaware County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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