For the 2026 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 in Delaware County, IA 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).
Private Schools in Delaware County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Delaware County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Joseph School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
218 North Earl Street
Earlville, IA 52041
(563) 923-2895
Earlville, IA 52041
(563) 923-2895
Gr: PK-6 | 54 students
Overview
This County (Delaware County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
253 Students
52,671 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
15 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
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
1 Student
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
7%
# Black Students
n/a
1,537 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
202 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
80%
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
50 Students
9,597 Students
% of Others Students
20%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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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