For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 40 students in Franklin County, IA (there are 7 public schools, serving 1,815 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Franklin County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Private Schools in Franklin County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Pauls Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
404 W Main
Latimer, IA 50452
(641) 579-6046
Latimer, IA 50452
(641) 579-6046
Gr: K-12 | 40 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Franklin County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
40 Students
52,698 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
6 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
40%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,700
$9,284
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
7%
# Black Students
n/a
1,537 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
24 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
60%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
11 Students
9,624 Students
% of Others Students
28%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Franklin County, IA?
1 private schools are located in Franklin County, IA.
What percentage of students in Franklin County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Franklin County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Franklin County?
100% of private schools in Franklin County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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