For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 96 students in Fayette County, IA.
50% of private elementary schools in Fayette County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Elementary Schools in Fayette County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart Continuation School
(Catholic)
601 1st Ave Sw
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-1366
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-1366
Gr: PK-6 | 84 students
Overview
This County (Fayette County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
96 Students
47,828 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
15%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
11 Teachers
3,928 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.47
# American Indian Students
n/a
109 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
941 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
2,961 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
6%
# Black Students
n/a
1,396 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
53 Students
33,818 Students
% White Students
55%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
94 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
39 Students
8,568 Students
% of Others Students
41%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private elementary schools are located in Fayette County, IA?
2 private elementary schools are located in Fayette County, IA.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Fayette County?
50% of private elementary schools in Fayette County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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