Community Christian School Photo - Community Christian School is a non-denominational school in Fort Dodge, IA.

Best Fort Dodge Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 918 students in Fort Dodge, IA (there are 7 public schools, serving 3,470 public students). 21% of all K-12 students in Fort Dodge, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
The top ranked private schools in Fort Dodge, IA include St. Edmond Catholic School and St. Paul Lutheran Church & School.
100% of private schools in Fort Dodge, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Fort Dodge Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Edmond Catholic School
(Catholic)
2321 6th Avenue North
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-5182
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students
St. Paul Lutheran Church & School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1217 4th Ave S
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-7208
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Community Christian School
Community Christian School Photo - Community Christian School is a non-denominational school in Fort Dodge, IA.
(Christian)
2406 9 1/2 Ave S
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 573-3011
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
Harvest Baptist School
(Baptist)
614 2nd Ave S
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-3074
Gr: PK-12 | 62 students

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. Edmond Catholic School and St. Paul Lutheran Church & 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 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fort Dodge?
100% of private schools in Fort Dodge are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Fort Dodge are often viewed compared to one another?

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