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Fort Dodge Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 918 students in Fort Dodge, IA, 21% of all K-12 students in Fort Dodge, IA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Fort Dodge, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Fort Dodge Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Edmond Catholic School
St. Edmond Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students
Catholic
2321 6th Avenue North
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-5182
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Map of St. Paul Lutheran Church & School
St. Paul Lutheran Church & School
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1217 4th Ave S
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-7208
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Community Christian School Photo
Community Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Christian
2406 9 1/2 Ave S
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 573-3011
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Map of Harvest Baptist School
Harvest Baptist School
Gr: PK-12 | 62 students
Baptist
614 2nd Ave S
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-3074
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Fort Dodge, IA Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
918
Students
$5,500
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
12%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Fort Dodge)
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
259 Schools
# Students
918 Students
52,668 Students
% Students of Color
12%
16%
0.45
0.48
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
9 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
43 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
18 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
661 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
72%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
168 Students
9,655 Students
% of Others Students
18%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
69 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
39%
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,500
$7,664
Average % on Financial Aid
70%
39%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Fort Dodge, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Fort Dodge, IA include St. Paul Lutheran Church & School and St. Edmond Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Fort Dodge?
4 private schools are located in Fort Dodge.
What percentage of students in Fort Dodge go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Fort Dodge are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fort Dodge?
100% of private schools in Fort Dodge are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Fort Dodge are often viewed compared to one another?

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