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Fort Dodge Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 918 students in Fort Dodge, IA.
100% of private elementary 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 Elementary 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
218 Schools
# Students
918 Students
47,860 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearFort Dodge, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025230220199
2024230214192
2023218190193
2022238203205
2021238200201
2020247194188
2019313198193
2018313197190
2017330192199
2016330191196
2015337185183
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% Students of Color
12%
15%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearFort Dodge, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202512%16%33%
202412%15%32%
202313%17%32%
20228%16%32%
20218%16%31%
20207%15%31%
20193%14%31%
20183%14%30%
20175%13%31%
20165%13%31%
20155%13%31%
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0.45
0.47

Diversity Score Trends

YearFort Dodge, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20250.450.470.64
20240.450.460.64
20230.430.500.63
20220.420.470.62
20210.420.480.62
20200.360.470.62
20190.200.460.61
20180.200.450.60
20170.210.390.59
20160.210.390.59
20150.210.400.58
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
9 Students
109 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
941 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearFort Dodge, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20252%2%5%
20242%3%5%
20233%3%5%
20201%2%5%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
43 Students
2,961 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearFort Dodge, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20255%6%9%
20245%6%9%
20235%7%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
1,396 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearFort Dodge, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20252%3%8%
20242%3%8%
20232%3%8%
20221%3%7%
20211%3%8%
20201%3%8%
20191%3%8%
20181%3%8%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# White Students
661 Students
33,818 Students
% White Students
72%
71%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearFort Dodge, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202572%71%55%
202472%71%55%
202374%68%55%
202274%70%57%
202174%70%57%
202078%71%58%
201989%71%59%
201889%72%59%
201789%76%61%
201689%76%61%
201589%76%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
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
168 Students
8,618 Students
% of Others Students
18%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearFort Dodge, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202518%18%22%
202418%17%22%
202315%19%22%
202220%18%22%
202120%18%20%
202015%18%19%
20198%18%20%
20188%17%20%
20177%16%19%
20167%16%18%
20157%16%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
69 Teachers
3,927 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
202012:113:111:1
201913:114:111:1
201813:114:111:1
201713:113:111:1
201613:113:112:1
201513:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
37%

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

YearFort Dodge, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20251%38%54%
20241%39%54%
20231%39%53%
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Average Class Size
14 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearFort Dodge, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025141616
2024141515
2023141515
2022141515
2021141515
2020141515
2019141515
2018141515
2017151515
2016151515
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,500
$9,021

Tuition Cost Trends (2016-2025)

YearFort Dodge, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025$5,500$9,547$14,043
2024$3,000$7,056$12,357
2023$3,000$4,989$11,693
2022$3,000$4,647$11,199
2021$3,000$4,614$10,824
2020$3,000$4,508$10,496
2019$2,600$4,453$10,300
2018$1,980$4,450$10,056
2017$1,980$4,057$9,712
2016$1,980$4,866$9,307
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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%39%33%
202370%39%33%
202270%37%32%
202170%37%32%
202070%37%31%
201970%37%30%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Fort Dodge, IA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Fort Dodge, IA include St. Edmond Catholic School and St. Paul Lutheran Church & School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Fort Dodge?
4 private elementary schools are located in Fort Dodge.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Fort Dodge?
100% of private elementary schools in Fort Dodge are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private elementary schools in Fort Dodge are often viewed compared to one another?

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