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Fort Dodge Private Schools (2026-27)

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 (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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 (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
-20.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
918
Students
-45.6% (-768 students) 10-yr
$5,500
Avg. Tuition
+177.8% (+$3,520) 9-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
-6.7% (-1 student) 9-yr
12%
Students of Color
+140.0% (+7.0 pp) 10-yr
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
52,730 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearFort Dodge, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025230217179
2024230212172
2023218192174
2022238203185
2021238201180
2020247196171
2019313199175
2018313197172
2017330195180
2016330194178
2015337188167
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% Students of Color
12%
16%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearFort Dodge, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202512%16%34%
202412%16%34%
202313%17%33%
20228%15%33%
20218%16%32%
20207%15%32%
20193%14%31%
20183%15%31%
20175%13%32%
20165%13%32%
20155%12%32%
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0.45
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearFort Dodge, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20250.450.470.65
20240.450.470.65
20230.430.500.65
20220.420.470.64
20210.420.470.64
20200.360.470.64
20190.200.460.63
20180.200.450.63
20170.210.390.61
20160.210.390.61
20150.210.390.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
9 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearFort Dodge, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20252%3%5%
20242%2%5%
20233%3%5%
20201%2%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
43 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearFort Dodge, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20255%6%9%
20245%7%9%
20235%6%9%
20224%6%8%
20214%6%9%
20204%6%9%
20191%5%8%
20181%5%8%
20172%4%8%
20162%4%8%
20151%4%8%
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# Black Students
18 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearFort Dodge, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20252%3%7%
20242%3%7%
20232%3%8%
20221%3%7%
20211%3%7%
20201%3%8%
20191%3%7%
20181%3%7%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%7%
20151%2%8%
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# White Students
661 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
72%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearFort Dodge, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202572%70%52%
202472%71%52%
202374%68%52%
202274%71%54%
202174%70%54%
202078%71%54%
201989%72%56%
201889%72%56%
201789%77%58%
201689%76%58%
201589%76%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
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
168 Students
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
18%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearFort Dodge, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202518%18%26%
202418%17%26%
202315%20%25%
202220%18%25%
202120%18%25%
202015%18%24%
20198%18%24%
20188%18%23%
20177%15%22%
20167%16%22%
20157%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
69 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearFort Dodge, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202513:112:111:1
202413:112:111:1
202314:113:111:1
202211:113:111:1
202111:113:111:1
202012:113:112:1
201913:114:112:1
201813:114:112:1
201713:113:112:1
201613:113:112:1
201513:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
39%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2023-2025)

YearFort Dodge, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20251%40%55%
20241%41%54%
20231%41%54%
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Average Class Size
14 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearFort Dodge, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025141615
2024141615
2023141515
2022141615
2021141615
2020141615
2019141615
2018141615
2017151515
2016151515
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,500
$9,320

Tuition Cost Trends (2016-2025)

YearFort Dodge, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025$5,500$9,791$15,012
2024$3,000$7,091$13,254
2023$3,000$5,542$12,626
2022$3,000$5,359$12,187
2021$3,000$5,359$11,800
2020$3,000$5,279$11,512
2019$2,600$5,264$11,293
2018$1,980$5,153$11,017
2017$1,980$4,857$10,708
2016$1,980$5,552$10,356
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Average % on Financial Aid
70%
37%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2019-2025)

YearFort Dodge, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202570%37%34%
202470%38%34%
202370%38%34%
202270%38%33%
202170%38%33%
202070%36%32%
201970%36%31%
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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. 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 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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