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Gilbertville Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 556 students in Gilbertville, IA.
100% of private schools in Gilbertville, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Gilbertville Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Bosco Catholic School System
Bosco Catholic School System
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
405 16th Avenue Ne
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1692
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Map of Immaculate Conception-st Joseph School
Immaculate Conception-st Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students
Catholic
Po Box 256
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1089
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Gilbertville, IA Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
556
Students
+58.0% (+204 students) 10-yr
1%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+22.2% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Gilbertville)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
259 Schools
# Students
556 Students
52,730 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearGilbertville, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025278217179
2024278212172
2023278192174
2022321203185
2021293201180
2020293196171
2019301199175
2018301197172
2017152195180
2016152194178
2015176188167
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% Students of Color
1%
16%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearGilbertville, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20251%16%34%
20241%16%34%
20231%17%33%
20221%15%33%
20211%16%32%
20201%15%32%
20172%13%32%
20162%13%32%
20151%12%32%
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0.25
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearGilbertville, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20250.250.470.65
20240.250.470.65
20230.250.500.65
20220.190.470.64
20210.030.470.64
20200.030.470.64
20190.010.460.63
20180.010.450.63
20170.040.390.61
20160.040.390.61
20150.030.390.61
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# 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%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearGilbertville, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
2 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearGilbertville, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20171%4%8%
20161%4%8%
20151%4%8%
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# Black Students
4 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearGilbertville, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20251%3%7%
20241%3%7%
20231%3%8%
20221%3%7%
20211%3%7%
20201%3%8%
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# White Students
476 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
86%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGilbertville, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202586%70%52%
202486%71%52%
202386%68%52%
202290%71%54%
202198%70%54%
202098%71%54%
2019100%72%56%
2018100%72%56%
201798%77%58%
201698%76%58%
201598%76%58%
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# 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
74 Students
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
13%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGilbertville, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202513%18%26%
202413%17%26%
202313%20%25%
20229%18%25%
20211%18%25%
20201%18%24%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
51 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGilbertville, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202511:112:111:1
202411:112:111:1
202311:113:111:1
202210:113:111:1
202110:113:111:1
202010:113:112:1
20199:114:112:1
20189:114:112:1
20177:113:112:1
20167:113:112:1
20159:113:112:1
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Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
9 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearGilbertville, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20253913
20243912
20233811
20223911
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Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Gilbertville, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Gilbertville, IA is Bosco Catholic School System.
How many private schools are located in Gilbertville?
2 private schools are located in Gilbertville.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gilbertville?
100% of private schools in Gilbertville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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