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Grinnell Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 55 students in Grinnell, IA, 3% of all K-12 students in Grinnell, IA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Grinnell, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Grinnell Private Schools (2026-27)

Central Iowa Christian School Photo
Central Iowa Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 55 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
1331 Hobart St
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-3000
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Grinnell, IA Private School Trends (10-Year)

1
Private Schools
55
Students
+44.7% (+17 students) 10-yr
17
Avg. Class Size
9%
Students of Color
+80.0% (+4.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+10.0% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Grinnell)
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School
259 Schools
# Students
55 Students
52,730 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearGrinnell, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202555217179
202455212172
202355192174
202252203185
202144201180
202044196171
201936199175
201836197172
201736195180
201636194178
201538188167
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% Students of Color
9%
16%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearGrinnell, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20259%16%34%
20249%16%34%
20239%17%33%
20228%15%33%
20219%16%32%
20209%15%32%
20195%14%31%
20185%15%31%
20175%13%32%
20165%13%32%
20155%12%32%
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0.53
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearGrinnell, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20250.530.470.65
20240.530.470.65
20230.530.500.65
20220.520.470.64
20210.430.470.64
20200.430.470.64
20190.100.460.63
20180.100.450.63
20170.100.390.61
20160.100.390.61
20150.100.390.61
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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

YearGrinnell, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20195%2%4%
20185%2%4%
20175%2%4%
20165%2%4%
20155%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
n/a
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
7%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
6%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearGrinnell, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20256%3%7%
20246%3%7%
20236%3%8%
20226%3%7%
20217%3%7%
20207%3%8%
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# White Students
32 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
58%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGrinnell, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202558%70%52%
202458%71%52%
202358%68%52%
202262%71%54%
202173%70%54%
202073%71%54%
201995%72%56%
201895%72%56%
201795%77%58%
201695%76%58%
201595%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
20 Students
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
36%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGrinnell, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202536%18%26%
202436%17%26%
202336%20%25%
202232%18%25%
202120%18%25%
202020%18%24%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
5 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGrinnell, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202511:112:111:1
202411:112:111:1
202311:113:111:1
202210:113:111:1
202115:113:111:1
202015:113:112:1
20199:114:112:1
20189:114:112:1
20179:113:112:1
20169:113:112:1
201510:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
39%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2022-2025)

YearGrinnell, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202590%40%55%
202490%41%54%
202390%41%54%
202228%41%54%
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Average Class Size
17 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2022-2025)

YearGrinnell, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025171615
2024171615
2023171515
2022171615
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Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Grinnell, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Grinnell, IA is Central Iowa Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Grinnell?
1 private schools are located in Grinnell.
What percentage of students in Grinnell go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Grinnell are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Grinnell?
100% of private schools in Grinnell are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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