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Fayette County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 96 students in Fayette County, IA (there are 15 public schools, serving 3,482 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
50% of private schools in Fayette County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Fayette County (2026-27)

Map of Sacred Heart Continuation School
Sacred Heart Continuation School
Gr: PK-6 | 84 students
Catholic
601 1st Ave Sw
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-1366
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Map of Scenic View Christian School
Scenic View Christian School
Gr: 2-8 | 12 students
13358 190th St
Fayette, IA 52142
(563) 422-5221
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Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
96 Students
52,668 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
11 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
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
4 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
0 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
0%
3%
# White Students
53 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
55%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
39 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
41%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Fayette County, IA?
2 private schools are located in Fayette County, IA.
What percentage of students in Fayette County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Fayette County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fayette County?
50% of private schools in Fayette County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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